Ever read a book so bad that you actaully stopped reading?
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Now you, I have to kill. One of the greatest books ever.t-money said:
Dammit, gonna have to stop reading this thread now...
So i was about to post that i've never actually successfully finished an Ayn Rand book, and how i think the only people who can do so of their own free will are those who buy into her political philosophy because the books are utterly lacking any literary merit.gostchiken said:I certainly wanted to stop reading Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead, but alas it was required reading for school... it made me sad
But then it occurred to me, that there is another author thats exactly the same way and I'm frankly shocked that none of his horrendously terrible 'novels' have shown up in this thread.
Scientology: A History of Man. by L Ron Hubbard is in fact the worst book i have ever had the misfortune of laying eyes upon.
I have heard some good things about Gaunt's Ghosts, but I've heard "good things" about a lot of Warhammer 40K books. I'm sorry, but at the risk of alienating myself from the setting (and it's fans) altogether: Dan Abnett is the most overrated hack I've ever read. His work isn't bad, it isn't offensive. It's boring.daftalchemist said:
I would say that's just my opinion.
Conversely I'm a huge fan of Jim Butcher's Dresden Files. I love it. Yes, it's full of cliches and melodrama. Yes, it's a campy, and cheesy, and nerdy. But the stories are fun. There hasn't been a single one of those books that hasn't moved me to blubbery joyful geek-tears because of how fun it is.
Only two.
Eldest. I rather like Eragon, but the sequel was so utterly dull I couldn't get 50 pages.
Halo Forerunners: Cryptum. Never before have I had fanboy rage like I did reading that FUCKING ATROCITY. I am one of the biggest Halo fans out there and this book is like what hardcore StarWars fans must have when they saw Episode 1.
And now they want to work it and it's sequels into the proper continuity.
Eldest. I rather like Eragon, but the sequel was so utterly dull I couldn't get 50 pages.
Halo Forerunners: Cryptum. Never before have I had fanboy rage like I did reading that FUCKING ATROCITY. I am one of the biggest Halo fans out there and this book is like what hardcore StarWars fans must have when they saw Episode 1.
And now they want to work it and it's sequels into the proper continuity.
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It's not a BAD book though. I can see how you might not want to get into it...just... but in no way is it even comparable to Twiglet or any of that ilk.t-money said:
Three words: The Seperate Piece Ugh, story about all male school and how one guy is jealous of his friend and thinks he is trying to upstage him but isn't another friend goes to war and ditches, just ugh. It is sad how the most interesting part of the story is when the only character you will actually like in it dies...something is very wrong there.
I got through both of the Immortal Instrument books but the Amber Spy Glass made me just stop reading. It wasn't bad and I really didn't care about the views on God and everything else, I was just boring. I mean to try and finish it but not anywhere in the near time future.
Fucking Catcher in the Rye. "Being white, rich, and smarter than everyone else is haaaaaaaaard."
That actually happened to me with Young Stalin. It's a really good book, but it's definitely not light reading and school takes up most of my time. Eventually I'll finish it, as it's certainly worth finishing.Commissar Sae said:
Captcha: "Sex Onormer" ...read it aloud for the best comedic effect.
I don't recall ever giving up on reading a book because it was so dreadful, but many years ago I had to read a novel for an English class called 'Lockie Leonard, Human Torpedo' by an Australian author named Tim Winton. It's probably the "worst" book I've ever read and I definitely don't recommend it.
Typically i am highly selective of my books, and always tend to like em. But the books i was asked by so n so were the ones i tend to put down and never return heres da list.
The Bible- Too many holes, forgot which version. made it 1/3 of the way in.
Twilight- I keep giving it chances but by page 119, i put it down, made a cup of black coffee and then proceded to sleep where i forgot where i put that said book and didnt think twice.
Fallen Angel- Maybe there was an s in it idr. But i couldnt read this book in high school. Dont know why. I was able to read The Great Gatsby better than this.
The Secret Garden- At fifth grade, we had to read this. Just as i got sick for two weeks. Only read the last two chapters.
(lastly) Maximum Ride Saving the World and Other Exterme Sports- Book went from sci-fi to smushy romance in a book and a half. I couldnt get past book three without gettin a migraine.
The Bible- Too many holes, forgot which version. made it 1/3 of the way in.
Twilight- I keep giving it chances but by page 119, i put it down, made a cup of black coffee and then proceded to sleep where i forgot where i put that said book and didnt think twice.
Fallen Angel- Maybe there was an s in it idr. But i couldnt read this book in high school. Dont know why. I was able to read The Great Gatsby better than this.
The Secret Garden- At fifth grade, we had to read this. Just as i got sick for two weeks. Only read the last two chapters.
(lastly) Maximum Ride Saving the World and Other Exterme Sports- Book went from sci-fi to smushy romance in a book and a half. I couldnt get past book three without gettin a migraine.
You need to be capable of understanding that not everyone is exactly the same as you. Then you'll enjoy it.The_root_of_all_evil said:You utter utter heathen.Jacco said:
I mean, your milage may vary.
*looks daggers at you*
The Bible. i couldn't even make it through the Old Testament, ya know, the part that sounds like something a villain expound on moments before the hero pulls out the surprise victory...
