If I have to READ them, throw in Shakespeare. I don't mind seeing a good PERFORMANCE of certain plays. Toss in Stephen King as well. If I want good horror, I'll read Lovecraft. http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/mi...smiley-083.gif
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If I have to READ them, throw in Shakespeare. I don't mind seeing a good PERFORMANCE of certain plays. Toss in Stephen King as well. If I want good horror, I'll read Lovecraft. http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/mi...smiley-083.gif
even seeing those books, whose authors by the way make a kazillion dollars, even seeing the covers makes my face red. Yikes!!! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by subterranean
By the way, Sub, I like your atvar! I agree! http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/er...smiley-021.gif
wahey someone else who detests simon armitage. I'm being forced to study him and Carol Ann Duffy. It's horrendous. they both seem to love talking about pointless murder but in a completely passionless way. Someone like robert browning i can cope with, although he often writes about murder, his murders are crimes of passion.Quote:
Originally Posted by RococoLocket
I would have to say Numbers in the Bible. Many of the books of the bible would fit this category.
Thats so true. The "Good Book" is litterally a good book. But Numbers I find quite painful. However ... theres a lot of good poetry and stories in other parts of the Bible. What an odd book from a literature perspective.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spiritus
I was wondering what were the worst books you read....
I've had my share of really bad books... they made us read tons of bad books back at highschool.... but I think the wors were the ones by Cauthemoc.... I guess since most of you aren't in latinamerica you haven't had the disgrace of reading those.... lucky you.....
Anyway, what are the worst books you have read???
Lady Chatterley's Lover, didn't get the courage to complete it.
I wouldn't say crappy, but these are novels I hated :
Tess of the D'Urbervilles by Hardy
The Alchimist by Coelho
Deception Point & Digital Fortress by Dan Brown
I never get what's so good in that book...Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark F.
But Chehov - Three sisters...Disaster!!
Nothing, well, err, maybe the fact that it's understandable even for toddlers?Quote:
Originally Posted by bazarov
I mean, I read a lot, so if I don't get the point :confused: ,(don't get me wrong :lol: )
My friend has a serious hate on for Tom Robbins. I don't like him very much either, but I fail to see why he deserves death.
Wild Animus by Shapiro. It is the worst. Ever. It got to the point it was so bad I started writing sarcastic notes in the margins, then circulated it around the English departement for others to contribute.
I read a book years ago (I have no idea why) by Steve Aylett called "Slaughtermatic". It wasn't sickeningly bad or anything but I don't recall enjoying a moment of it.