The Book of Accidents vs The return: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Supernatural, Paranormal, Horror, Fantasy, Fiction

Cover of The Book of Accidents

The Book of Accidents Chuck Wendig · 2021 ★★★★☆ 3.7 540 pages · ≈ 10 h 00 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

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Cover of The return

The return Walter De la Mare · 1910 ★★★★☆ 3.9 307 pages · ≈ 5 h 41 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.7 vs 3.9 — either is a safe pick by score.
The return is the quicker read — about 5 hours vs 10 for The Book of Accidents.
The Book of Accidents is the easier read (Moderate), The return more demanding (Challenging).

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