I’ll go with the low-hanging fruit: Mein Kampf. I’ve read it, cover to cover. As a piece of propaganda, it’s good. As an example of good writing? Absolutely not (though I will admit I have only read it in translation). Oh, and the whole fascist, racist, and generally shitty worldview of the author that he infuses into the text. And the fact that the author is literally Hitler. You 5-star that book? You’re a Nazi. Period. And as a Jewish person, I don’t look too kindly on them.

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    10 months ago

    I think that’s the point for most people. His stuff is like popcorn films of books. I say that as someone who’s been reading the Alex Cross series since I was a teen. Some books are light fun and disposable reading.

    Keep in mind the sub you’re on, rating something light and simple as the best thing you’ve read suggests a shallow taste range. I’m still gonna enjoy my light snacks but I don’t thnk they’re top of the list.