Okay, I'm sorry. I totally think that James Frey is an ass for writing a piece of fiction and selling it as his autobiography. But suing him is just dumb. If I sued someone every time I read a book that I felt I had wasted my time on (Hello, Artemis Suck and Crappermancer.) or sued someone every time that I watched a movie (Hello, House of Wax. But I totally should have known better.) that I wasted my time on, I'd be... well, wealthier, at least.
Ladies, you weren't forced to read the book. Get over it.
(Via Bookslut)
i read both james freys books and they were a great read, a good story and who cares if he didnt tell the whole truth. It was the point wasnt it.??? This is not Bush making up a story or lying for thesake of going to war and killing thousands of inocent people . This guy was just telling a story . One i might add may have helped some folks but certinly didnt hurt anyone. get over it and get on with the stuff that really matters and the liers that are really hurting our world.
Posted by: bonehead | 26 January 2006 at 06:03 PM
"Crappermancer!" Very funny. Worst book I've ever "read" (couldn't make it past 50 pages or so...
Posted by: Kelly | 26 January 2006 at 08:24 PM
If that works, I'm totally suing the Internets.
Posted by: Hissy Cat | 26 January 2006 at 11:05 PM
Uh oh, check it out. Oprah's pissed: http://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/27/books/27oprah.html?hp&ex=1138424400&en=bf37f10b148fef57&ei=5094&partner=homepage
Posted by: C.C. | 27 January 2006 at 06:32 AM
Oh for crying out loud! I can't believe that. Like you said, "get over it".
Posted by: iliana | 27 January 2006 at 10:13 AM
Wait, wait, wait. If this lawsuit goes through, then we can go after FBL!
"Yes, your honor, I am claiming mental anguish. Reading her books made me want to stab my eyes out."
*cackle*
Posted by: Chrissy | 27 January 2006 at 02:53 PM