I have just read possibly the worst book in the world

I had someone describe Celia Aherne as a writer of books for people who don't like reading books!

I can't remember the name of the worst book I've ever read (i don'2 usually finish this rubbish books) I think it was something like away we go

haven't read any of the books on this thread except The Slap, which I didn't mind to be honest. Didn't like any of the characters in it mind!

why are you so sensitised to perceived criticism of books one likes
its a curiously touchy response, curious
was your fave book how to win friends and influence people

bibbity - I read Perfume when in my teens and loved it - powerful, slightly unreal, and such a strange subject. I wonder if I would like it if I read it now, or would I be put off by certain details.

Which book is that, ILoveGregory?

why
you see critical acclaim doesn't=good book
books i consider v fine ,and received prizes and acclaim are getting slated here
and so what?
its a discursive forum,discuss ones subjective opinion. not a never dare speak ill of someone else fave book

Oh, and I won't read anything called something like "the doctor's second cousin twice removed" - bound to be derivative old tripe of The Time Traveller's Wife. So, the lemon cake thing I'll never read just on principle.

Agree with Cotey.

There are many immensely well-received books that I cannot get along with (Perfume by Patrick Suskind being one example) but it would clearly be ignorant nonsense to suggest that it is a poorly written book.

You sound unhinged, though. Or possibly drunk
your riposte cote, and v funny too
not at all overstated

PS I Love You.

Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiittttttt!

God, it makes me angry just thinking about it.

And a Kate Mosse book i've wiped from my memory.

You do sound unhinged. Read this thread tomorrow and you will see what I mean.

I haven't said anything of the sort

unhinged or drunk?
yes only way to read mcewan et al
i recommend both those mind and mood altering states prior to any mcewan

stop harrumphing when people have temerity to dislike your fave books
and yet again i must remind you, you dont get to pull folks up on what is or isnt good literature. or to tell poster to refrain from posting

Re Labyrinth and The Island: Imho Labyrinth was OK but nothing special, whereas The Island had an interesting premise but was very badly written. Would it even be published if the author were not Ian Hislop's wife, I wonder.

My patronising tone?
You mean like your "let me spell this out for you s-l-o-w-l-y"?

Would you please go away and pick a fight with someone else? I'm not in the mood.

mumsnet bingo, is youse drunk!?

why?you're not moderator of what deserves derision or not
you see its a discursive thread.point being animated discussion about books one likes or dislikes.and your patronising tone, well i fear you've gotten quite het up.on a light hearted thread

Sherlocked - Of course "I didn't enjoy it" is perfectly fine. About any book.

What I am saying is that people should think twice before calling books that have received worldwide acclaim "utter tosh" or "drivel". Maybe wonder if it is at all possible that it is not the book's fault that they didn't enjoy it.

I meant Brick Lane so bad I and non memorable that I have even forgotten the title

I meant Brick Lane so bad I and non memorable that I have even forgotten the title

scottish - I'm not touchy, indignant, frothy, or any of the other strange insults you have thrown my way. You sound unhinged, though. Or possibly drunk.

It is just a book, not something I would be involved on a personal level. I'm only saying that there are some books on this thread that definitely don't deserve to be called "worst book in the world". You should know that already by the worldwide critical acclaim they have received.

The only 'chick lit' I can abide is Lucy Cavendish's "Samantha Smythe" stories (think there are three). I didn;t hold any hope on starting the first one but loved the fact that she called her DH "John the Second" even to his face, as her previous OH was also called John (John the First). She seemed like a Mumsnetter.

I didn't like Benjamin Button, tried forever and a day to read Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell, and would quite happily live in a world where Marian Keynes and Jane Green did not exist.

though I do like the odd Jodi Picoult (Plain Truth being my favourite as I loved the insight into the Amish world)

never heard of brick wall
plenty aye and no for books ive read though
funny how we can all be so polarised. im nodding and tutting

I didn't enjoy Cloud Atlas but it's not too hard for me. I just didn't enjoy it. Sometimes - that's allowed, you know!

Any one mentioned Brick Wall or "this book will change your life yet"? so bad....