The Face in the Frost vs The Hobbit: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Wizards, Young Adult, Fantasy, Fiction

Cover of The Face in the Frost

The Face in the Frost John Bellairs · 1969 ★★★★☆ 3.8 174 pages · ≈ 3 h 13 m · Easy Find on Amazon

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Cover of The Hobbit

The Hobbit J.R.R. Tolkien · 1937 ★★★★☆ 4.3 284 pages · ≈ 5 h 16 m · Light Find on Amazon

The verdict

Readers rate The Hobbit higher: 4.3 vs 3.8 from 386268 votes.
The Face in the Frost is the quicker read — about 3 hours vs 5 for The Hobbit.
The Face in the Frost is the easier read (Easy), The Hobbit more demanding (Light).

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