kw416 t1_j0w10jd wrote
Someone I met recently gave me several authors to read, after we both mentioned reading Tove Ditlevsen’s Childhood / Youth / Dependency. Every single author is in that 3.5ish range. So now I’m even more curious and will go into each book without reading any professional reviews and see how I actually feel.
I am noticing the same trend, maybe a certain subset of books that don’t hold your hand are getting trashed unfairly.
Also came across a profile that had left reviews while reading over a book a day in 2022 and that is just not possible. So maybe something weird is going on.
Fluffyknickers t1_j0wmel9 wrote
What did you think of Tove Ditlevsen? I read her short story collection this year, and it was very good, if a bit depressing.
kw416 t1_j0wtu04 wrote
I really enjoyed Childhood / Youth / Dependency, and am eager to read more of her translated work.
Proper_Cold_6939 OP t1_j0w1vcu wrote
I've noticed it's often authors that have a reputation behind them. So books like Ulysses/Finnegans Wake are classic examples from Joyce. If a new book is getting recognition for 'bucking trends' and being a little different, you'll get the naysayers pop in with their review and rating too.
jenh6 t1_j0whumq wrote
Were they reading children’s/middlegrade books or graphic novels. If I was only reading those I could probably do a book a day.
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