The Chemist vs The river line: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Espionage, Spy Fiction, Romance & Relationships, Fiction

Cover of The Chemist

The Chemist Stephenie Meyer · 2016 ★★★★☆ 3.8 528 pages · ≈ 9 h 47 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

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Cover of The river line

The river line Charles Morgan · 1949 ★★★★☆ 3.7 210 pages · ≈ 3 h 53 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 3.7 — either is a safe pick by score.
The river line is the quicker read — about 3 hours vs 9 for The Chemist.
The Chemist is the easier read (Moderate), The river line more demanding (Challenging).

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