I’m always amazed to see how some of my friends are just able to read any book recommended to them with no hesitation at all; whereas with me, I need to research what kind of book it is, what ideas the book will be wrestling with, the author and their writing style. Like currently, I am struggling to give “Being and Time” by Martin Heidegger a try as I am more of a fan of Bertrand Russel and analytical philosophy which seems to be scientific in nature – especially when compared to that of Heidegger, so I’ve heard. I feel that if I am spending my time reading something, that I should come away at the end of the book having learned something of value (to me, that’s a pretty subjective statement). I think this is a good thing, as just about every book I’ve chosen to read has been an enlightening and somewhat euphoric experience that cannot be replaced. I wonder though, does anyone else relate?
I’m willing to try any book - if I can find it at my local library. But, if I’m not captured within the first couple of chapters, I’ll stop reading.
Last book I dropped was Red Rising. It was recommended to me by a friend who I convinced to start reading Sanderson, so i figured it was worth a try. Turns out I’m not a fan of the edgy YA fiction, Hunger Games but Horny and Violent genre.
I’m not a fan of fiction in general; but especially YA fiction; did you ever like YA fiction when you were younger, and have outgrown the genre or has it never really been your thing?
Growing up, sure, I enjoyed Hunger Games and a handful of others. But my least favorite trope of all time is the Myers Briggs Proxy that Sorts You Into a Clique Forever. Houses, Guilds, Colors, whatever it is, I hate it. But that’s just my personal taste.
There’s so much great fiction out there. I’m a sucker for a sci fi or fantasy epic series.