The History of Tom Jones vs The Importance of Being Earnest: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Foundlings, Identity, Humor, Fiction

Cover of The History of Tom Jones

The History of Tom Jones Henry Fielding · 1749 ★★★★☆ 3.8 869 pages · ≈ 16 h 06 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of The Importance of Being Earnest

The Importance of Being Earnest Oscar Wilde · 1893 ★★★★☆ 4.2 94 pages · ≈ 1 h 44 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

The verdict

Readers rate The Importance of Being Earnest higher: 4.2 vs 3.8 from 415055 votes.
The Importance of Being Earnest is the quicker read — about 1 hours vs 16 for The History of Tom Jones.
The Importance of Being Earnest is the easier read (Moderate), The History of Tom Jones more demanding (Demanding).

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