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Originally Posted by CRussel
This has certainly been one of our better discussions. I think the shortness of the book, and its obvious quality, have allowed more of us to read it, and yet it's failings give us something to talk about. Interesting dichotomy.
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I'm quoting this from this month's book discussion thread, as I think it's pertinent and potentially useful. Perhaps if people could keep in mind voting for books that would likely to be read, because they're not too long or demanding, we might have more lively discussions. I'll compare
Brat Farrar to
Kafka on the Shore, where the discussion never got going. Many who didn't vote for Brat still showed up to discuss. In the case of Kafka, I have to admit that I considered reading it even though i 'm not a Murakami fan, but I couldn't find the resolve necessary to commit to some 500 pages.
I'm not saying everything has to be super short or an easy read, but books that are accessible and rewarding are going to result in more participants in the discussion.