The Gorgon's Head vs Way of Danger: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Perseus, Greek Mythology

Cover of The Gorgon's Head

The Gorgon's Head Nathaniel Hawthorne · 1912 ★★★★☆ 3.8 34 pages · ≈ 38 min · Challenging Find on Amazon

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Cover of Way of Danger

Way of Danger Ian Serraillier · 1962 ★★★★☆ 3.8 163 pages · ≈ 3 h 01 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 3.8 — either is a safe pick by score.
The Gorgon's Head is the quicker read — about 1 hours vs 3 for Way of Danger.
Way of Danger is the easier read (Moderate), The Gorgon's Head more demanding (Challenging).

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