Suggested by Janet:How about, “What’s the worst ‘best’ book you’ve ever read — the one everyone says is so great, but you can’t figure out why?”
My answer is definitely Blonde Roots by Bernardine Evaristo. One of the reasons this book so "annoyed" me is, it is touted as so original and fresh. I don't know how original it is to change the word black to blak, white to whyte and European to Europane. How original is it to turn the map of Europe and Africa upside down? Not! I just couldn't stand the book.
It must be me because I've seen a lot of good reviews for it. Somedays, I really wonder. Anyway, that's my answer and I'm sticking to it. To see more links for BTT - visit here
That sounds like an interesting hook for a book, but not something I would race out to read.
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Hmm...I've actually heard mixed reviews on this one, so you're not the only one! I'm not planning on reading it anytime soon.
ReplyDeleteI started it, but didn't get very far. It didn't do too much for me either...
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of that one! I trust your judgement though, so I'll keep that in mind!
ReplyDeleteI don't know what to say about that book, sounds weird. Havent heard about it either, so I will just leave it be
ReplyDeleteHuh! I've never even heard of it!
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Sounds very annoying.
ReplyDeleteHmm... I haven't heard of this one.
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This is a new title for me. Not sure I could read it, though : )
ReplyDeleteDon't like the idea of the book so I don't think I will consider reading it..
ReplyDeleteI only read the first ten pages or so and have not as yet been able to go any further and have read rave reviews as well. Just don't get it.
ReplyDeleteI remember the book and it was a disappointment. I did like her previous book though so I'm prepared to give her a second chance!
ReplyDeleteHmm never heard of this title before but just looked at a summary. Sounds interesting, but we'll see if I ever get around to it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog today; I've never heard of that book. I agree with your stance. I'm more of a classic/romance/self-help/truecrime type of reader. That's quite a few genres, but oh well :)
ReplyDeleteI have heard of it and it get plenty of mixed reviews. I haven't decided if I am going to put it on my TBR pile yet.
ReplyDeleteHa. Sounds like something I wouldn't like either. :-)
ReplyDeleteI think I'm a terrible freak...I really disliked Life of Pi.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read this book, but I have a feeling I would feel the same way as you do about it!
ReplyDeleteI haven't read that book either. Happy BTT!
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I think I'll be passing on this one :)
ReplyDeleteI really don't like Philip Roth's writing - everyone else gushes about him. I find him long winded and annoying - with flashes of brilliance beneath the surface which is frustrating.
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard anything about this one.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of this book but your post sure made me laugh....I don't think I'll be reading that book anytime soon!
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ReplyDeleteCant say I have heard of this book. But doesnt sound like my sort of thing really so might pass.
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