I’m 1/2 way through it and had to put it down for a while. I think it loses it’s path a lot (on the main story, not the little asides), and it’s absurd this weirdo of a book is considered such a valuable and precious classic.

All that is not to say I don’t like some parts of it. I think all the time about Melville passionately discussing whether a whale is a fish or a mammal, and ultimately going with fish. I find the whole culture of whaling being described fascinating. This guy really can craft a sentence. And I liked when whales get compared to sizes sheets of paper come in.

I feel like people should be able to appreciate an idea explored in literature whether they agree, disagree, or partially agree with it. That’s like a major part of what you get out of reading.

Rand definitely isn’t a top tier fiction writer, but the basic plot of Atlas Shrugged was a unique concept; which alone made it worth a read to me.

Also, in regards to the awful manifesto that never ends - it’s 100% better to skim over a rough spot instead of DNFing something you’d otherwise finish.

No book they made us read in school can be that good. It’s like a rule they made so they don’t have a population that realizes it likes reading.

Fahrenheit 451 isn’t particularly great compared against books you’d read for personal enjoyment; but if you had to read it in school, it’s on the top of the heap.

Three Body isn’t some classic all educated ppl should be familiar with, it’s just a book a lot of ppl like. If it’s not your cup of don’t punish your self with it.

Three Body isn’t some classic all educated ppl should be familiar with, it’s just a book a lot of ppl like. If it’s not your cup of don’t punish your self with it.