Suggested by Janet:
“What’s the best ‘worst’ book you’ve ever read — the one you like despite some negative reviews or features?”
Boy, I’m not sure how to answer this week’s literary question… I have a feeling that this question could offend many a reader, depending on how “worst” is defined!
I tend to read a wide variety of fiction — of varying literary levels. I find that if I have read too many literary works in a row, I crave a bit of fluff.
On the other hand, after two bits of fluff in a row, I crave something more substantial. I also seem drawn to nonfiction more and more as I get older, for some reason.
But I digress… I guess my choice of “Best Worst Book” would be just about any trilogy by Nora Roberts. Why “trilogy”? Because Roberts’ strength lies in her character development, and I love being able to spend three whole novels with characters who really come to life.
So, literary? Nope… Memorable? Maybe… Deliciously decadent? Absolutely!
How about you? Am I unjust in calling Nora Roberts “bad”? How do you define a “bad book”? And what would your choice be?
I definitely think Nora Roberts is good in a really bad way!
I played … even though I couldn’t think of one
Havem’t read her, but from what I know, yeah maybe you can say that
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