Eats, Shoots & Leaves vs The Devil's Dictionary: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Reference, English language, Humor

Cover of Eats, Shoots & Leaves

Eats, Shoots & Leaves Lynne Truss · 2003 ★★★★☆ 3.9 209 pages · ≈ 3 h 52 m · Light Find on Amazon

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Cover of The Devil's Dictionary

The Devil's Dictionary Ambrose Bierce · 1840 ★★★★☆ 4.0 145 pages · ≈ 2 h 41 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.9 vs 4.0 — either is a safe pick by score.
Eats, Shoots & Leaves is the easier read (Light), The Devil's Dictionary more demanding (Moderate).

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