to think this is the most over-rated book ever

[SlightlyJaded]

'If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things'

I love books. From big dramatic plotlines and epic storylines to subtle and beautfifully written prose with well drawn characters. I like quirky books, classic books, modern literature, poetry - anything well written or engaging.

I almost never have to 'force' myself to finish a book but always do finish a book if I've started (why do we do that? ) but thought 'If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things' was the dullest most over-rated dross I've ever read.

Or did I miss something?

And yes, this should be in books, but I prefer AIBU

I used to share a house with some people with whom I had nothing in common. At this point I was a bit depressed as I was recovering from a nervous breakdown and struggling to read books again - I used to read about three a week but the medication I took slowed my brain down - I still struggle now. Anyway, two of them were discussing Dan Brown. 'Oh, I sometimes wonder whether I should read that just to see what the fuss is about [less politely: so I can slag it off with impunity] but I don't think I can be bothered.' 'Oh, it's not a hard book at all! My brother read it and he;s really dyslexic and hates reading!' Oh. I went upstairs and swept the dust off my copy of Ulysses where it had sat before I got ill.

Agree about Time Traveller's Wife and even more annoyed about it because I relied on the recommendation of a complete stranger in an airport bookshop. Could have bought something much more interesting.