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I think it shows what people actually enjoy reading. I doubt Moby Dick is actually atop most people's favorite book list. Also, I hadn't realized that Pierce B
by itishappy 2y ago
I think it shows what people actually enjoy reading. I doubt Moby Dick is actually atop most people's favorite book list.
Also, I hadn't realized that Pierce Brown wrote the 6th installment of the Red Rising series. Worth it for me for that reason alone!
- __rito__ 2y agoI really enjoyed reading Anna Karenina. Not only for the glimpses of life of 19th century Russia, but also for thoughts and progress of Levin in his spiritual/philosophical quest. "People" are not a single block of monoculture, and taste varies wildly.
- itishappy 2y ago> "People" are not a single block of monoculture, and taste varies wildly. Could not agree more! I really enjoyed A Brief History of Time. My point was that it's a safer bet for most people, but I'm starting to realize that I'm surrounded by fantasy-heads, so my perspective may be biased.
- pigeons 2y agoJust an anecdote, but Moby Dick actually is one of the favorite books of most people I know who read it
- vunderba 2y agoHaving been forced to read Moby Dick in high school, it's a great book if you're looking for a How-To guide on repurposing whale parts. That novel has entirely too much blubber and could be cut in half.
- itishappy 2y agoWell shoot. I always assumed it similar to other books read in school: good but not fun. I should read Moby Dick!