When the Going Was Good vs Wild Wales: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: English Authors, Journeys, Description and travel, Travel, Biography & Memoir

Cover of When the Going Was Good

When the Going Was Good Evelyn Waugh · 1934 ★★★★☆ 3.8 316 pages · ≈ 5 h 51 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

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Cover of Wild Wales

Wild Wales George Henry Borrow · 1798 ★★★★☆ 3.9 608 pages · ≈ 11 h 16 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 3.9 — either is a safe pick by score.
When the Going Was Good is the quicker read — about 5 hours vs 11 for Wild Wales.
When the Going Was Good is the easier read (Challenging), Wild Wales more demanding (Demanding).

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