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Originally Posted by BookStop  There is nothing wrong with instant gratification. People seem to want to believe light or simple books are bad, and to really call yourself a book lover, you have to study the art of the written word. Come on - if it feels good, read it. I read Shakespeare, I read Austen, I read Patterson and Deavers. It's all good. Does this mean I am moving towards becoming what is percieved as a lazy reader? Frankly, perceptions don't bother me because I read what I enjoy and will always do so. |
Well said. I never understood why certain books are looked down on. We're just doing certain books a huge disfavour, by telling people that they ought to read them in order to be considered "educated/cultural" enough (which is what I hear when people say "It's a classic. You should read it"), in stead of recommending a book because it's a really good book, which you enjoyed reading.
I know which one I'd prefer, if I was a writer.
In any case, that's why I read: for the pleasure of a good story.
I read some things which are considered classics and some which are certainly not. As long as I ejoy it, I will read it.
It's my impression that most people in here are that way too.