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Originally Posted by Seant018
I think I am guilty of putting too much research into what I am going to read haha. It is close to impossible for me to make a list of the 10 worst books I have read because I research too much, and if a book is not what I expected/wanted, I put it down and forget about it :P
There have been a series or two that I have read that just wouldn't end, to the point where the quality of the books declined greatly (Wheel of Time and Sword of Truth.) Both series had really great moments throughout the books though, which makes it hard for me to consider them "bad" books. Granted, I haven't read the last few books of either series.
If I had to absolutely say a book I thought was the worst I have read, it would be Ulysses by James Joyce. I would hate to step on any toes here with my negative comments about the book so I will only say that I hated the stream of conscious writing style. I also hate the fact that it is considered one of the greatest books ever written. I don't consider this book a mark of intelligence at all, and I don't care if you have or have not read it.
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I think you should voice your opinions, and if you step on toes then so be it. If some reader's toes are that sensitive, then they should wear boots or else avoid this thread.
There's a world of difference in saying what you think (offering your opinions and/or offering supporting evidence for your stated belief) and offering insulting remarks to someone.
I would encourage everyone reading this thread to offer his or her opinion. That's what this thread is about. Just because I think "Ulysses" is a work of genius in NO WAY invalidates your opinion.
Your thoughts are just as important as my thoughts or anyone else's thoughts, for that matter. 
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