The Bible in Spain vs When the Going Was Good: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: English Authors, Journeys, Description and travel, Travel, Biography & Memoir, History

Cover of The Bible in Spain

The Bible in Spain George Henry Borrow · 1842 ★★★★☆ 3.8 504 pages · ≈ 9 h 20 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

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Cover of When the Going Was Good

When the Going Was Good Evelyn Waugh · 1934 ★★★★☆ 3.8 316 pages · ≈ 5 h 51 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 3.8 — either is a safe pick by score.
When the Going Was Good is the quicker read — about 5 hours vs 9 for The Bible in Spain.

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