Jane Eyre vs The Old Curiosity Shop: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: History, Fiction

Cover of Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre Charlotte Brontë · 1847 ★★★★☆ 4.2 468 pages · ≈ 8 h 40 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

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Cover of The Old Curiosity Shop

The Old Curiosity Shop Charles Dickens · 1800 ★★★★☆ 3.8 792 pages · ≈ 14 h 40 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Readers rate Jane Eyre higher: 4.2 vs 3.8 from 2404942 votes.
Jane Eyre is the quicker read — about 8 hours vs 14 for The Old Curiosity Shop.
Jane Eyre is the easier read (Challenging), The Old Curiosity Shop more demanding (Demanding).

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