The Book of Accidents vs The Centaur: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Supernatural, Paranormal, Thriller, Fantasy, Fiction

Cover of The Book of Accidents

The Book of Accidents Chuck Wendig · 2021 ★★★★☆ 3.7 540 pages · ≈ 10 h 00 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

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Cover of The Centaur

The Centaur Algernon Blackwood · 1911 ★★★★☆ 3.7 199 pages · ≈ 3 h 41 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.7 vs 3.7 — either is a safe pick by score.
The Centaur is the quicker read — about 3 hours vs 10 for The Book of Accidents.
The Book of Accidents is the easier read (Moderate), The Centaur more demanding (Challenging).

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