The Life of Samuel Johnson vs The Magician: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: English Authors, English literature, Biography & Memoir

Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson

The Life of Samuel Johnson James Boswell · 1909 ★★★★☆ 3.8 408 pages · ≈ 7 h 33 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

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Cover of The Magician

The Magician William Somerset Maugham · 1908 ★★★★☆ 4.0 310 pages · ≈ 5 h 44 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 4.0 — either is a safe pick by score.

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