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When people say this, I wonder what kind of books they appreciate.

pbj1968 3y ago
…Dan…brown…
Kye 3y ago
I think it's possible to appreciate a book as literature but not want to ever read it again. The Bluest Eye (for example) is a rare glimpse into the horrors of racism and sexism, especially as both intersect with standards of beauty. It's not a book I would pick up without a grade at stake though. I think I would wonder about someone who actually likes it. It's a horrifying read.
- basementcat 3y ago
  Perhaps this is not unlike how many of my friends and colleagues questioned why I chose to visit places like Auschwitz while I was on vacation in Eastern Europe. I try not to limit the books I read, films I watch and places that I visit to those that aren’t intellectually and/or emotionally challenging and difficult. Or maybe I’m just weird.
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- emseetech 3y ago
  I don’t get a strong sense of appreciation from the parent comment though.
CSMastermind 3y ago
I strongly disliked Morrison's books when I read them, though I'll happily concede they're expertly written. Some fiction books I've read as an adult and appreciate: Gone with the Wind, Fields of Fire, American Psycho, The Turn of the Screw, Anna Karenina Some from school: To Kill a Mockingbird, The Great Gatsby, Frienheit 451, Moby Dick, Brave New World Some of the more pop fictiony: American Gods, The Stand, His Dark Materials, A Song of Ice and Fire, Imajica
- emseetech 3y ago
  > though I'll happily concede they're expertly written. Enjoyment is a deeply personal thing but I can’t imagine dismissing Morrison as not worth anyone’s time.
ByQuyzzy 3y ago
Currently reading Turris Babel in the original Latin. What books are you into? You will be judged by your answer, and assumed to be a non-reader if you don't reply.
- emseetech 3y ago
  I would love to hear your thoughts on it. I personally just finished Knausgaard (in English, my Norwegian is lacking) and am currently reading Pussy, King of the Pirates by Kathy Acker as a light follow up.
- defrost 3y ago
  It's a toss up between Yorro Yorro: Everything Standing Up Alive by David Mowaljarlai and Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar for me. Readers who like Kircher might also enjoy: https://books.google.com.au/books?id=C0iGO0Hr95UC https://books.google.com.au/books?id=C0iGO0Hr95UC and triple check his math .. it gets pretty wonky.
  - emseetech 3y ago
    > Yorro Yorro: Everything Standing Up Alive by David Mowaljarlai This looks incredible. Going to add it to my (always expanding) list.
    - defrost 3y ago
      Your mileage may vary, I enjoyed it :) Obit: https://australianarchaeologicalassociation.com.au/journal-contents/obituary-david-banggal-mowaljarlai/ https://australianarchaeologicalassociation.com.au/journal-c... Artwork: https://www.aasd.com.au/artist/1861-david-banggal-mowaljarlai/ https://www.aasd.com.au/artist/1861-david-banggal-mowaljarla... Short trailer for a movie filmed in David's country: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJv1AVvPK3Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJv1AVvPK3Q
bern4444 3y ago
I've loved books that have won lots of awards and recognition that I only read cause it was part of a curriculum, but it's perfectly reasonable to also not connect with some of them. I read almost exclusively fantasy and have always loved reading since I was young. Fantasy series are often trilogies or more with some being over 10 books long. You go on adventures, read about relationships, interpersonal problems, power, team work, individualism, religion, and so much more. While it's mostly what I read, it's not all, but it keeps me reading.

pbj1968 3y ago

…Dan…brown…

Kye 3y ago

I think it's possible to appreciate a book as literature but not want to ever read it again. The Bluest Eye (for example) is a rare glimpse into the horrors of racism and sexism, especially as both intersect with standards of beauty. It's not a book I would pick up without a grade at stake though. I think I would wonder about someone who actually likes it. It's a horrifying read.

basementcat 3y ago
Perhaps this is not unlike how many of my friends and colleagues questioned why I chose to visit places like Auschwitz while I was on vacation in Eastern Europe. I try not to limit the books I read, films I watch and places that I visit to those that aren’t intellectually and/or emotionally challenging and difficult. Or maybe I’m just weird.
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emseetech 3y ago
I don’t get a strong sense of appreciation from the parent comment though.

CSMastermind 3y ago

I strongly disliked Morrison's books when I read them, though I'll happily concede they're expertly written. Some fiction books I've read as an adult and appreciate: Gone with the Wind, Fields of Fire, American Psycho, The Turn of the Screw, Anna Karenina Some from school: To Kill a Mockingbird, The Great Gatsby, Frienheit 451, Moby Dick, Brave New World Some of the more pop fictiony: American Gods, The Stand, His Dark Materials, A Song of Ice and Fire, Imajica

emseetech 3y ago
> though I'll happily concede they're expertly written. Enjoyment is a deeply personal thing but I can’t imagine dismissing Morrison as not worth anyone’s time.

ByQuyzzy 3y ago

Currently reading Turris Babel in the original Latin. What books are you into? You will be judged by your answer, and assumed to be a non-reader if you don't reply.

emseetech 3y ago
I would love to hear your thoughts on it. I personally just finished Knausgaard (in English, my Norwegian is lacking) and am currently reading Pussy, King of the Pirates by Kathy Acker as a light follow up.
defrost 3y ago
It's a toss up between Yorro Yorro: Everything Standing Up Alive by David Mowaljarlai and Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar for me. Readers who like Kircher might also enjoy: https://books.google.com.au/books?id=C0iGO0Hr95UC https://books.google.com.au/books?id=C0iGO0Hr95UC and triple check his math .. it gets pretty wonky.
- emseetech 3y ago
  > Yorro Yorro: Everything Standing Up Alive by David Mowaljarlai This looks incredible. Going to add it to my (always expanding) list.
  - defrost 3y ago
    Your mileage may vary, I enjoyed it :) Obit: https://australianarchaeologicalassociation.com.au/journal-contents/obituary-david-banggal-mowaljarlai/ https://australianarchaeologicalassociation.com.au/journal-c... Artwork: https://www.aasd.com.au/artist/1861-david-banggal-mowaljarlai/ https://www.aasd.com.au/artist/1861-david-banggal-mowaljarla... Short trailer for a movie filmed in David's country: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJv1AVvPK3Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJv1AVvPK3Q

bern4444 3y ago

I've loved books that have won lots of awards and recognition that I only read cause it was part of a curriculum, but it's perfectly reasonable to also not connect with some of them. I read almost exclusively fantasy and have always loved reading since I was young. Fantasy series are often trilogies or more with some being over 10 books long. You go on adventures, read about relationships, interpersonal problems, power, team work, individualism, religion, and so much more. While it's mostly what I read, it's not all, but it keeps me reading.