The Edge of the Knife vs The Magic of Oz: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Magic, Fantasy fiction, Adventure, Children's fiction, Fiction

Cover of The Edge of the Knife

The Edge of the Knife H. Beam Piper · 2006 ★★★★☆ 3.7 47 pages · ≈ 52 min · Light Find on Amazon

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Cover of The Magic of Oz

The Magic of Oz L. Frank Baum · 1919 ★★★★☆ 3.9 120 pages · ≈ 2 h 13 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.7 vs 3.9 — either is a safe pick by score.
The Edge of the Knife is the easier read (Light), The Magic of Oz more demanding (Moderate).

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