Cherry vs The Interestings: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Self-realization, Bildungsromans, Coming-of-age, Friendship, Fiction

Cover of Cherry

Cherry Lindsey Rosin · 2016 ★★★☆☆ 3.5 400 pages · ≈ 7 h 24 m · Light Find on Amazon

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Cover of The Interestings

The Interestings Meg Wolitzer · 2013 ★★★★☆ 3.6 560 pages · ≈ 10 h 22 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.5 vs 3.6 — either is a safe pick by score.
Cherry is the quicker read — about 7 hours vs 10 for The Interestings.
Cherry is the easier read (Light), The Interestings more demanding (Moderate).

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