“A good novel tells us the truth about its hero; but a bad novel tells us the truth about its author.” – G.K. Chesterton, Heretics
The Broke and the Bookish‘s Top Ten Tuesday for today is a bit hard to fill.
October 6: Ten Authors I Quit Reading
As a writer, I know how hard it is to write a simple short story. So how much harder is it to be able to write a novel?
On the other hand, I know that it is far too impossible to please all the readers of this world because as a reader myself, there are genres that I really don’t like to read.
I have mentioned for so many times that I have never read any Harry Potter book, ever, because it’s not what I like. But it doesn’t mean that it is a bad series.
So for today, I am not bad-mouthing these authors. This is just my personal opinion as a reader so please understand. 🙂 If you have some violent reactions then leave a comment and let’s talk. 🙂
Here are the Seven Authors I Quit Reading (I’m not be able to include 10):
1. H.G. Wells because I didn’t like The Time Machine.
2. Kyung-ran Jo because I didn’t like Tongue.
3. Alison Sweeney because I didn’t like Scared Scriptless.
4. George Saunders because I didn’t like Tenth of December.
5. Tess Gerritsen because I didn’t like Girl Missing
6. Scott Westerfeld because I didn’t like Uglies Series.
7. Sarah Dessen because I didn’t like Just Listen.
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That’s it!
I somehow love almost all the authors that I have read so I only have seven here.
Again, THIS IS JUST MY PERSONAL OPINION. I don’t mean no harm. 🙂
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Share to me your thoughts and your own TTT for today!
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The covers are ugly, it’s no wonder that you dropped those book, except Sara Dessen’s book cover. I’m not choosing book considering just the cover, but it’s good to has pretty cover too.
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I actually dropped the authors! 😀
Yay. I also choose book ‘somehow’ based on their covers! Thank you for the visit! 😀
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And see, I think the Sarah Dessen book cover is the worst of the lot. Opinions varying so much is great, though 🙂
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Haha. We really do have our own preferences. 🙂
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I’ve never read a single book in your list which probably means I might not like them either. I read widely – across genres. Authors I hardly read anymore include King – can’t take the slow pace and meandering plot or the language much anymore. Koontz, also pacing & a bent toward inspiration versus plot (still think his wording is the most beautiful ever! ). I start and stop lots of books by famous authors became they lose my interest in the first few chapters. I’ve also read plenty of books I’ve loved by amazing authors. Good lost! Thanks!
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I have read only two Stephen King and I agree that his books length is intimidating and looks boring!
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Welcome! I must say I enjoyed The Dark Tower Series, Firestarter, and some of his short story collections. I’ve loved Koontz for years but his writing has changed. 😉
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Ooh. I think writers do evolve. 🙂
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Uglies sounds like such an interesting read, is there any particular reason you didn’t enjoy it? I am apprehensive now about getting it
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Hi there! 🙂 Yes, there’s a particular reason. It’s the indecisive main character, Tally (I hope I remembered her name right). I just don’t like how her character change mind frequently.
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Ugh, I cannot stand annoying characters. Such a bummer though, the plot seemed so unique.
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YES! The premise is actually great! But the character, is just… annoying!
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Great list. I read a novella by Tess Gerritsen and I really liked it. But those can be a lot different from full novels. And like you said. we all have our own tastes. 🙂
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Yay! Thank you. I’m afraid that someone might bash me after this. 😀
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Heyyy
What type of books do u like reafing the most?
Is it romance or mystery or historical fiction or art?
I agree with u for h.g wells
The time machine was not upto th expectations
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Hi there! I am fond of reading mystery/thriller/detective stories. 🙂 I can’t quite describe the other genres but some of my favorite authors are Mitch Albom, Nicholas Sparks, Paulo Coelho, James Patterson, Robert Galbraith (pseudonym of J.K. Rowling). 🙂 I also love light reads written by Rainbow Rowell and Graeme Simsion. 🙂
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Jk rowlings like god to me….
No seriously….. I am a die hard fan of hp series 🙂
N yeah nicholas sparks too
N also paulo coelho…
The other readers….i havent had a chance to read but now that u have mentioned them
… Ill really try to get their books
Any recommendations? 🙂
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Honestly, I have never read nor watch HP ever. (facepalm) It’s not just my interest but I know it is definitely good because I read J.K.’s other books.
I think you have to try James Patterson. 😀 He is a thrilling writer. 🙂
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Surely i will 🙂
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I read the first of Gerritsen’s Rizzoli and Isles books but didn’t like it enough to read the sequels. I like crime fiction, but it didn’t hook me enough.
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Oh I am a junkie of crime thrillers, too! HEaring that from you I guess I will not really try any of her novels.
Who’s your fave crime authors? I particularly like James Patterson and Rober Galbraith (pseudonym of J.K. Rowling). 🙂
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I think I have read maybe a book by Tess Gerritson. But if so it sure didn’t stick with me. An author I have quit is Lisa Jackson. The books aren’t bad but I had the feeling if you know one, you know them all.
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Oh. Like John Green? 😀
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Confession: I haven’t read anything by John Green. His books are sooo hyped… somehow that puts me off them. Too great expections and the like.
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I loved Wells’ The Time Machine, but didn’t get on at all with The War of the Worlds, so I’m still undecided about attempting another of his books…
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Oh. Thank you for sharing your thoughts! 😉
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Oh I haven’t read any of these books so I cannot say if I like them or not but I recognized Alison Sweeney’s name because she stars in so many Hallmark movies that I watch! I had no idea she was an author as well. Good to know. I also discovered sometime ago that Lauren Graham (of Gilmore Girls) also writes books. 🙂
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OH she’s an actress! I didn’t know that!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! 😀
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Yes, she comes in a lot of Hallmark made-for-Tv movies. 🙂
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I’m sad you don’t like Sarah Dessen. I love her so much haha. But I can agree with you for Scott. I really didn’t like Uglies either. Nice list!
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I felt the same when I see Sparks on other bloggers list. I am sorry, too! But I think I have to try again as other book bloggers said she deserves a second chance!
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I don’t know most of these! Sounds like I’m better off…
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I really liked Uglies and the whole series in general. 🙂 I started reading one Sarah Dessen book and I really couldn’t get into it, so I am not planning on reading any of her books. 🙂
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Alison Sweeney writes?!
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Yep! 😀
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Interesting list. 😊 And I love the quote by GK Chesterton!
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Thank you for the comment and for the visit! 😀
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I did not enjoy Uglies either, it just really wasn’t my kind of book and I read it after being exposed to a myriad of dystopian novels, so this one seemed tiring rather than original. I loved Sarah Dessen years ago, but grew tired of contemporary books, so I haven’t read anything by her for years.
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I have actually abandoned YA dystopia. I think they all have almost the same plot, especially the series. 🙂
Thanks, again!
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Oh no! No more Scott Westerfeld? 😦
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Uhm. Yes. Sorry. 🙂
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LOL just kidding, I just really like him. Maybe give him a try again later in life? 🙂
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Maybe, I will?! 😀 Thanks!
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Just curious, have you read more than one book for any of these authors? I find it hard to judge an author by one book. There have been a few times that I like one book by an author but maybe not their other ones. Like John Green, The Fault in Our Stars was good, but I hated Paper Towns and Looking for Alaska.
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Hi there! I only read one of each authors except Scott. I think we really do have different preferences. 🙂
I can relate to you with John Green!
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I’ve got to admit I’ve read more than my share of Sarah Dessen as a guilty pleasure. They make great books to listen to while running or doing other things. 🙂
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oh. I never tried audiobooks yet. 🙂
Thank you for reading!
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I quite like Scott Westerfeld but I can understand why you wouldn’t like his books!
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Thank you! We do have diverse preferences. 🙂
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I’m so sorry that you didn’t like The Invisible Man! I’ve been meaning to read HG Wells’s books for a while 😦 But I agree with Scott Westerfeld, I tried reading the Uglies series but I could only read until the third book and then gave up.
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I reached until the half of Uglies’ second book and I cannot take the annoying character anymore so I abandoned the series. 😀
Thanks again!
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I agree, too many books too little time. I usually give authors who have written multiple books I’ve enjoyed two chances before I quite them for good.
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You actually have a point. I think I will give Sarah Dessen a chance… only her I think. 🙂
Thank you for reading! 😀
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If I didn’t like one book by an author, I don’t think I would give any of their other books a chance either – so I totally agree with the thinking behind this list! Recently I’ve been reading more contemporary and have wanted to try Sarah Dessen – I’m interested to know why you didn’t rate her writing?
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I think Just Listen is a bit too shallow for me? 🙂 I actually cannot remember the story anymore and that for me is a bad sign! 😀
BTW, I am loving new contemporaries lately so if you can suggest some good reads I would probably love to hear it. 🙂
Thank you!
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I’ve tried Scott Westerfeld’s Uglies and Leviathan series’ and I didn’t get beyond the first book of each. I don’t think I’ll try any more, even though I think he has really good ideas for books.
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I agree. Scott’s premise for Uglies is unique but his characters are annoying. 🙂 I love David Levithan, though. 🙂
Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
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i fully support you 🙂 Though I’m like Jenn – i usually will read a couple different books by an author before i completely give up on them… UNLESS I can’t stand their writing style. Then one book is enough lol My TTT
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That’s true! I think I will have to try Sarah Dessen again.. only her I think. 😀
Thank you!
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I have to agree about the Uglies. I heard many great things about it, but was disappointed.
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Yes. It is annoying. 😀
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Nice list! I haven’t read any of those authors except Sarah Dessen (though I have 4 of Scott Westerfeld’s books on my physical TBR). I read Just Listen about 8 years ago and I remember liking it then. I hope you give another book of hers a go because I think she’s a brilliant writer. Her newest book, Saint Anything, was a 5 star read for me 🙂
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Oh. I would take note of that Jenna. I have actually heard some good things about her so maybe I will try. 🙂
Thank you for dropping by! 🙂
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Believe it or not, I still haven’t read Scott Westerfeld’s Uglies (it’s on my list!). Is it that bad?
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The story is not really bad. It is unique and gripping. BUT the main character is REALLY annoying! 😀
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Ah. Now I want to read it just to see why the MC is annoying. 😀
I felt kinda like that with Maze Runner. Maybe the characters weren’t so much annoying as lacking in personality. There isn’t much reason to feel connected to them, and I find myself not caring that one of them has a horrible disease that will kill him. 😦 (Which is really disappointing…you’re supposed to care about the characters!!!)
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YES! Definitely. Characters should be relatable or lovable and not annoying. I did not read The Maze Runner, though. It’s because I have abandoned YA dystopia. 🙂
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Yeah, sometimes I get tired of all the YA dystopian stuff out there. They kind of start to seem all the same after a while.
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Hi! Awww, I liked Just Listen. But I didn’t like The Moon and More. So I may stop reading her, too.
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Oh My God rosema! Give sarah dessen another chance! Try The Truth about forever, its amazing and one of my favourites! 😉
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I also didn’t read beyond Uglies, and after that I haven’t read any other Scott Westerfeld books. I’ve never read any of the other books, and I’ve only ever read one Tess Gerritsen book. But as a rule, I don’t read all the books of an author in any case – I’m too scared I’ll get bored!
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Really? I actually read all books from my favorite authors but we really do have our own preferences. 🙂
I am glad we have the same thoughts on Uglies! 😀
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The Uglies series has made me hesitant to read other Scott Westerfield books as well. I wouldn’t say I won’t read any of his other books, but it has definitely made me think twice…
Which is a shame, because the premises of his other books sound SO GOOD!
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Yes! I agree! Uglies itself has a gripping premise. The problem with that series is his main character, Tally.
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I gave up on Sarah Dessen too. I just find all of her main characters really whiny. Great list!
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Oh I can relate! Thank you for reading!
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