I’ve adopted a “hundred page” rule: if a book doesn’t grab me by then (or worse, if I dislike everyone in it), I close it and move on. Life is too short to spend it with people you don’t like.
I had to read Jude the Obscure for college English. I hated every page. I hated every character. And I love Victoriana. Amazing what a really dull author can do with a really dull subject.
I read that last line literally, as in to have an obligation to study literature. Caulfield may not owe the author anything but he owes it to himself to give the book another try, maybe in a few years. He could still hate the book but he might be surprised.
Bilan over 6 years ago
The teacher does know how to learn also.
Loren Tollefson over 6 years ago
Good one! The phrase that just keeps on giving. 1937-2018.(you have to be of a certain age to get it.)
magdala666 over 6 years ago
I’ve adopted a “hundred page” rule: if a book doesn’t grab me by then (or worse, if I dislike everyone in it), I close it and move on. Life is too short to spend it with people you don’t like.
jpayne4040 over 6 years ago
Great answer (for once), Mrs. Olsen.
Fontessa over 6 years ago
I read 4/5 of some “important” book that I just could not finish, and now I can’t even remember the title—that’s how much I hated it
wagnertinatlanta over 6 years ago
I had to read Jude the Obscure for college English. I hated every page. I hated every character. And I love Victoriana. Amazing what a really dull author can do with a really dull subject.
DavePederson over 6 years ago
Personally i like murder mysteries. And, if i may say so, i highly recommend mine. My third book will be published this September
paul brians over 6 years ago
The allusion to the radio coverage of the Hindenburg disaster is a real groaner.
cervelo over 6 years ago
Not the first time someone pulls this stunt either. It’s always funny though (81 years later, mind you).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tcbOJuB-pc
danketaz Premium Member over 6 years ago
I was down to the Florida Blue Springs last week. Oh, the huge manatees!
Not the Smartest Man On the Planet -- Maybe Close Premium Member over 6 years ago
Clever double entendre.
Jessica_D over 6 years ago
I read that last line literally, as in to have an obligation to study literature. Caulfield may not owe the author anything but he owes it to himself to give the book another try, maybe in a few years. He could still hate the book but he might be surprised.