Ugh, min-max culture is out of control. But I think this essay is actually anti-mediocre-books, which sort of resonates with me. Still, though, I find value in

Ugh, min-max culture is out of control. But I think this essay is actually anti-mediocre-books, which sort of resonates with me. Still, though, I find value in the hunt, and I am too stubborn to stop a book once I've started, so I can't agree with author's ruthless selection criteria, but if it works for them, hey, party on. ...my life, as I define and live it, is improved every time I cheer on Mr. Lee's Rat-Thing during a casual re-read of Snow Crash. :)