The Skylark of Space vs The Wreck of the River of Stars: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Space flight, Science Fiction, Fiction

Cover of The Skylark of Space

The Skylark of Space Edward E. Smith · 1946 ★★★★☆ 3.7 241 pages · ≈ 4 h 28 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

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Cover of The Wreck of the River of Stars

The Wreck of the River of Stars Michael Flynn · 2004 ★★★★☆ 3.6 480 pages · ≈ 8 h 53 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.7 vs 3.6 — either is a safe pick by score.
The Skylark of Space is the quicker read — about 4 hours vs 8 for The Wreck of the River of Stars.
The Wreck of the River of Stars is the easier read (Moderate), The Skylark of Space more demanding (Challenging).

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