The Gambler, with Polina Suslova's Diary vs SparkNotes Heart of Darkness — Which Should You Read First?

Both The Gambler, with Polina Suslova's Diary and SparkNotes Heart of Darkness are beloved by readers. Here is what RateYourReads readers say about both, plus similar books you might enjoy.

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