When a Book Bores You, Pay Attention

[Mark Kohut]

I think the almost-scholar may be right about "classic" novels from the past---my experience of some--but contemp
Boring novels are often boring because they are boring. 

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On Jul 4, 2014, at 4:31 PM, Rebecca Lindroos <bekker2 at icloud.com> wrote:

> Oh wow, and I was just mentioning to someone how Updike is boring to me. 
> 
> On a more interesting level, has anyone but myself read "The Blazing World" by Siri Hustvedt? A romp in something artsy - highly intelligent and entertaining. I really wasn't expecting to enjoy it but took it up on recommendation from a friend. Yikes! 
> 
> Bekah 
> 
> On Jul 4, 2014, at 12:40 PM, Dave Monroe <against.the.dave at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> http://incompetentwriter.com/2014/07/01/when-a-book-bores-you-pay-attention/
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