I have not read either so I had to go with my own nomination. So even my being a Luddite was of no use to you. My first choice in these book-of-the-month selections is to obtain the book for free. That I can do as a pbook from my local library for both selections. This cost inspired Luddism leaves me ready for either to come in first, as I have already determined that The Rings of Saturn is available from my library as well.