The complete works of O. Henry [pseud.] vs The Mill on the Floss: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Manners and customs, Social life and customs, Fiction

Cover of The complete works of O. Henry [pseud.]

The complete works of O. Henry [pseud.] O. Henry · 1899 ★★★★☆ 3.8 1396 pages · ≈ 25 h 51 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of The Mill on the Floss

The Mill on the Floss George Eliot · 1800 ★★★★☆ 3.8 556 pages · ≈ 10 h 18 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 3.8 — either is a safe pick by score.
The Mill on the Floss is the quicker read — about 10 hours vs 25 for The complete works of O. Henry [pseud.].

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