Thirteen reasons why vs ttyl: Which Should You Read?

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Cover of Thirteen reasons why

Thirteen reasons why Jay Asher · 2007 ★★★★☆ 3.8 325 pages · ≈ 6 h 01 m · Light Find on Amazon

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Cover of ttyl

ttyl Lauren Myracle · 2004 ★★★★☆ 3.9 209 pages · ≈ 3 h 52 m · Easy Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 3.9 — either is a safe pick by score.
ttyl is the quicker read — about 3 hours vs 6 for Thirteen reasons why.
ttyl is the easier read (Easy), Thirteen reasons why more demanding (Light).

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