I have decided that its hard for me to get into certain British style books. I am talking about that sort of whimsical, quirky, Victorian-esque British writing style that seems very common in books.
The only author I can think of where I like that sort of style was Lemony Snickett and JK Rowling, but its been close to 15 years since I read anything by either of them.
I even have a hard time with Hitchikers Guide, and am about to drop it after 100 pages.
Someone recommended me “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” and just based on the title I have absolutely no interest.
Anyone else have this issue or am I just being pretentious? I am a little annoyed since there are so many classics and world famous authors with this kinda writing style, but something about it really disinterests me.
I don’t think it has anything to do with the authors’ nationalities as much as preference. Or perhaps it takes some getting used to British humour?
I think J.K. Rowling is as straightforward as it gets, and Douglas Adams is straightforward hilarious. Then again I also think Salman Rushdie has a wicked sense of humour. I wouldn’t call his style straightforward but can be awfully funny.
For the record I find The Lord of The Rings extremely dry.