It’s a question inspired by this post https://www.reddit.com/r/books/s/s2jK2DzFrA by u/oh_sneezeus
Is there any book that is considered a classic or regularly shows up on the “100 books to read before you die” lists and such, you had high expectations before reading and then you ended up absolutey detesting?
For me it’s Blindness by José Saramago, it started off good and then page after page it was becoming more unbearable for me to read, I hated the characters, the things they were doing and the conclusions of the book. I was really disappointed because the plot seemed really good and all I ended up with was frustration.
Is there a book that did the same to you?
I love ATOTC but its in no man’s land unfortunately
Its not profound enough to thrive outside of its time but its too pulpy to help us properly understand what went on in those years. You need to be the kind of semi-nerd that enjoys reliving the life of 19th century bourgeoisie (but some years removed from the events of the novel) to really love it.
Im afraid that as time wears on people will care about it less and less