The Avenger vs The Pathfinder: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Classic Literature, Thriller, Fiction

Cover of The Avenger

The Avenger Edward Phillips Oppenheim · 1908 ★★★★☆ 3.7 256 pages · ≈ 4 h 44 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

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Cover of The Pathfinder

The Pathfinder James Fenimore Cooper · 1800 ★★★★☆ 3.9 622 pages · ≈ 11 h 31 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.7 vs 3.9 — either is a safe pick by score.
The Avenger is the quicker read — about 4 hours vs 11 for The Pathfinder.
The Avenger is the easier read (Challenging), The Pathfinder more demanding (Demanding).

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