I go through phases of reading, and right now I’m trying to get back into the swing of it again.
Somewhere, maybe on tiktok, I saw mention of Fourth Wing. A lot of people praised it and I knew it had to do with dragons (which I love), so I was quick to give the sample a try.
I finished the sample in literally no time and am now pretty deep (but not finished, please no spoilers!) into the book. It’s not particularly well written or innovative, sometimes the way the author writes makes me cringe a little, but god damn if I don’t think it’s a fun story. It’s very easy to read and not difficult in any capacity to understand, which is a stark contrast to the other book I’m slowly reading (House of Leaves.)
I’m a 27yr old female, so probably out of the age range for Fourth Wing, and sometimes I feel like I should be reading more “challenging” and mature things. It’s a weird guilt that I’m pretty sure I put on myself and that no one else actually cares about, and I was curious to ask if anyone else struggles with this a little?
I have an English degree and have read enough “serious” literature for a lifetime. Some of it was difficult and frankly quite boring.
Nowadays I’m all about whatever’s entertaining, escapist, or feeds my soul. And I don’t have to write any papers now!
Also, “quality” literature is subjective with time. Edgar Allen Poe was considered a trashy hack back in his day. I firmly believe that 200 years from now (if the planet and humanity still exists), Stephen King’s works will be respected as serious literature and American canon.