Or, you could just re-read the old tried and true classics. I just started "The Idiot." It's been a long time since my first reading, but I know I won't be disappointed. Lots of good sentences.
I'm going to push back on this a bit. If you're an author seeking to be published and want to get a sense of what sells, or you just want to be more plugged into the zeitgeist, by all means read Hoover. I guess you should also listen to Joe Rogan for that matter and watch Fox News.
But I have a limited amount of time in my day. I don't consume art because it's culturally relevant. I read books and watch movies and listen to music because I genuinely enjoy these activities. I can't think of anything less enjoyable than spending my evenings wading through turgid prose as an anthropological exercise.
I don't think the Joe Rogan / Fox News comparisons are fair, but I do understand why someone who already reads extensively might find that the juice isn't worth the squeeze and prefer to carry on with reading what he likes! However, plenty of the chattering class have decided that it is worth their time to sneer and snub at CH and her readers; I think that's unjust and ill-informed. Because I'm very passionate about reading being a relevant art form that belongs to everyone, I also find it counter-productive. Thank you for reading and discussing, Ghost!
Or, you could just re-read the old tried and true classics. I just started "The Idiot." It's been a long time since my first reading, but I know I won't be disappointed. Lots of good sentences.
I personally recommend doing both. ;-) Thank you for reading, Charles!
I'm going to push back on this a bit. If you're an author seeking to be published and want to get a sense of what sells, or you just want to be more plugged into the zeitgeist, by all means read Hoover. I guess you should also listen to Joe Rogan for that matter and watch Fox News.
But I have a limited amount of time in my day. I don't consume art because it's culturally relevant. I read books and watch movies and listen to music because I genuinely enjoy these activities. I can't think of anything less enjoyable than spending my evenings wading through turgid prose as an anthropological exercise.
I don't think the Joe Rogan / Fox News comparisons are fair, but I do understand why someone who already reads extensively might find that the juice isn't worth the squeeze and prefer to carry on with reading what he likes! However, plenty of the chattering class have decided that it is worth their time to sneer and snub at CH and her readers; I think that's unjust and ill-informed. Because I'm very passionate about reading being a relevant art form that belongs to everyone, I also find it counter-productive. Thank you for reading and discussing, Ghost!