The Custom of the Country vs The Magnolia Palace: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: New york, American literature, Fiction

The Custom of the Country Edith Wharton · 1900 ★★★★☆ 4.1 614 pages · ≈ 11 h 22 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

The Magnolia Palace

The Magnolia Palace Fiona Davis · 2022 ★★★★☆ 4.0 368 pages · ≈ 6 h 49 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 4.1 vs 4.0 — either is a safe pick by score.
The Magnolia Palace is the quicker read — about 6 hours vs 11 for The Custom of the Country.
The Magnolia Palace is the easier read (Moderate), The Custom of the Country more demanding (Challenging).