The great American novel vs The Chinese Orange Mystery — Which Should You Read First?

Both The great American novel and The Chinese Orange Mystery are beloved by readers. Here is what RateYourReads readers say about both, plus similar books you might enjoy.

• Time’s Eye by Arthur C. Clarke
• Stone mattress by Margaret Atwood
• Un Tal Lucas by Julio Cortázar
• The mugger by Evan Hunter
• The D.A. breaks a seal by Erle Stanley Gardner
• All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy
• State of the Union by Brad Thor
• Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson