I have read what you all think about OW being so self important that she can now be a book critic. I think the bigger question is why do we read what read.
I for one read what genre I am interested in or what I think I may learn from or if I believe there is a plot that is something to sink your teeth into.
For me a book has to have all of these ingredients and then some. I love historical fiction, I love great mysteries, I love action adventures, I love stories that provoke a sense of emotion, good or bad. In short a good book to me or better yet a good writer for me is one that wants me to keep the story going for another 500 pages.
I have been told by friends to read a certain book only to be disappointed and then I been told to read a book that I wanted more.
I believe we read in some case to escape or to pass the time of day.
During the time I traveled for business, many overseas flights I always packed 2 or 3 books, how I wish the e readers were around then. I digress.
Another question I ask, what is the definition of great literature, is it something that stands the test of time, or wins the Nobel Prize? I have read some of the Nobel winning books and to me they are mediocre at best, perhaps I am not as sophisticated as the Nobel judges. I have read Vargas Llosa in English and Spanish and find his work to be ????????. I have read Hemingway I find his work to be interesting and boring at the same time.
So my new friends I ask again Why do we read what we read and who is OW to become the new make or break of a young up and coming author?
Excuse my rant, but the topic is fun to discuss.
jerryk_1939
