From the interview:
Book you've faked reading:
In my younger days I did a bit of faking with stuff like Finnegans Wake, but once I grew up and began to realize no one really gives a damn what I think about a book (or a play or a movie or a pork pie for that matter), faking seemed pointless. Now if I don't like a book after 50 pages, I hurl it aside with great force, but, unless provoked, I try not to elevate my personal taste into a critical position.
I'm with you on that. Life is way too short. The latest book I didn't cast aside but should have was Living Dead Girl. Saw your review on that. Couldn't agree more. In fact, I was quite thankful to see your review, for I kept seeing reviews about how wonderful the book is. Ugh.
Posted by: Susan from BookWrites | 09 November 2008 at 12:12 PM
Oops. I think I might've been confused about where to post. Sorry. I was referencing a book review written by the author of Bookshelves of Doom, and I'm not sure that I accomplished that. Does that make sense?
Posted by: Susan from BookWrites | 09 November 2008 at 12:19 PM
Well, you succeeded in posting at BoD, but you've responded to a quote by Reginald Hill! (He seems to be better at putting books aside than me! I still usually have a hard time putting 'em down, even if I dislike them with a fiery passion.)
Posted by: Leila | 09 November 2008 at 12:23 PM
In the last year or so, I've discovered that I don't necessarily have to finish every book I pick up. It's so liberating! Although I know sometimes I'll nod and say "Oh, yeah, right," when people mention 'Moby Dick' or 'Ulysses.'
Posted by: annie | 09 November 2008 at 09:54 PM