13 Books "No One" Has Read

[Chernabog]

Originally Posted by alphabassettgrrl

The one book I was assigned as a kid that I just couldn't finish was "Treasure Island" by Stevenson. Just could not stand it. Might be more palatable now, but then? Ugh. I'd read a lot of books, and it was a point of pride that I'd finished all of them, but this one killed me.

I *still* cannot get through Treasure Island. I received a copy of the book as a kid, and have tried to read it at least 5 or 6 times (last time was within the last 3-4 years) I am always amazed that when I am about halfway through the book, how uninterested I am in the characters or the plot, and put it down.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Originally Posted by Chernabog

I *still* cannot get through Treasure Island. I received a copy of the book as a kid, and have tried to read it at least 5 or 6 times (last time was within the last 3-4 years) I am always amazed that when I am about halfway through the book, how uninterested I am in the characters or the plot, and put it down.

This is my exact experience as well.

It's a bummer when classic adventure stories disappoint. Robinson Crusoe is another one. H.G. Wells never worked well for me either, though I did get through them. Whenever books, movies, etc refer to reading along with your favorite characters (the beginning of Neverending Story comes to mind, with the old man mentioning Treasure Island etal) I always think "but those stories are sooo boring!"

Perhaps in 100 years Harry Potter will seem boring too.

[flippyshark]

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

Perhaps in 100 years Harry Potter will seem boring too.

Heck, as much as I liked the series, there were stretches that taxed my patience already - the "Bickersons Go Camping" saga from Deathly Hallows jumps to mind.

I can picture some hapless student some decades from now. "I'm supposed to read how many pages?!?

[alphabassettgrrl]

Originally Posted by Chernabog

I *still* cannot get through Treasure Island. I received a copy of the book as a kid, and have tried to read it at least 5 or 6 times (last time was within the last 3-4 years) I am always amazed that when I am about halfway through the book, how uninterested I am in the characters or the plot, and put it down.

Oh, good, it's not just me. I had the same reaction (though I haven't tried to get through it lately), but I thought maybe a guy would appreciate it. I thought maybe I was too girly to "get" it.