Tragedies (Hamlet / King Lear / Macbeth / Othello) vs Novels (Red Harvest / The Dain Curse / The Maltese Falcon / The Glass Key / The Thin Man) — Which Should You Read First?

Both Tragedies (Hamlet / King Lear / Macbeth / Othello) and Novels (Red Harvest / The Dain Curse / The Maltese Falcon / The Glass Key / The Thin Man) are beloved by readers. Here is what RateYourReads readers say about both, plus similar books you might enjoy.

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