Fool's Errand vs The Rithmatist: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Magic, Fantasy fiction, Fantasy, Fiction

Fool's Errand

Fool's Errand Robin Hobb · 2001 ★★★★☆ 4.4 666 pages · ≈ 12 h 20 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

The Rithmatist Brandon Sanderson · 2013 ★★★★☆ 4.3 448 pages · ≈ 8 h 18 m · Light Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 4.4 vs 4.3 — either is a safe pick by score.
The Rithmatist is the quicker read — about 8 hours vs 12 for Fool's Errand.
The Rithmatist is the easier read (Light), Fool's Errand more demanding (Moderate).