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Originally Posted by curtw
I'm looking for a recommendation. HarryT's enthusiasm for Dickens has convinced me that I may have misjudged the man back in high school. Unfortunately, I still don't feel brave enough to venture straight back into his books.
Happily for me, though, I generally enjoy the books of Dan Simmons. Can anybody tell me if Drood is (1) entertaining in its own right, and (2) a good re-introduction for an old Dickens-hater?
Many thanks for any advice.
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I never got the impression you're asking someone to tell you to read a book. Your questions 1 and 2 are very clear: Is the book under question entertaining and is a it a good (re)introduction to Dickens.
I can only tell you my opinions, since you're asking for people's opinions. I haven't read the book in question, so I have no opinion. However, I love Dickens, but hated him in High School. I'm older now and wiser, but hi ho!, I also enjoy postmodern literature and Proust so go figure.
Read and explore and listen to other people's opinions. Then, everyone else's opinions can be damned - even mine - and you can make up your own mind!
Hi ho! It's off to ebook reading we go.
Don