The Fisherman vs The Institute: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Supernatural, Horror, Thriller, Fantasy, Mystery, Fiction

The Fisherman

The Fisherman John Langan · 2016 ★★★★☆ 4.1 293 pages · ≈ 5 h 26 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

The Institute Stephen King · 2019 ★★★★☆ 4.2 624 pages · ≈ 11 h 33 m · Light Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 4.1 vs 4.2 — either is a safe pick by score.
The Fisherman is the quicker read — about 5 hours vs 11 for The Institute.
The Institute is the easier read (Light), The Fisherman more demanding (Moderate).