The complete works of O. Henry [pseud.] vs The House of Mirth: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Manners and customs, American literature, Social life and customs, Fiction

Cover of The complete works of O. Henry [pseud.]

The complete works of O. Henry [pseud.] O. Henry · 1899 ★★★★☆ 3.8 1396 pages · ≈ 25 h 51 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of The House of Mirth

The House of Mirth Edith Wharton · 1905 ★★★★☆ 4.0 346 pages · ≈ 6 h 24 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 4.0 — either is a safe pick by score.
The House of Mirth is the quicker read — about 6 hours vs 25 for The complete works of O. Henry [pseud.].
The House of Mirth is the easier read (Challenging), The complete works of O. Henry [pseud.] more demanding (Demanding).

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