Books that were hyped up then stunk

Original post by Preshy7

Apr 29, 2005 01:12 PM

the girls guide to hunting and fishing - C R A P

just had to vent, that book was so bad IMO.

Please share what we should not read.

dpli Posted: Apr 29, 2005 02:40 PM

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Posted by TwoBugs

I was just about to post this.

Another oldie: One Hundred Years of Solitude. It took me close to a hundred years to make it to page 100...

It took me a while too, but I did like it. This is his toughest book to read - his others aren't so dense.

TracyInQueens Posted: Apr 29, 2005 02:42 PM

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Posted by heidla

The Devil Wears Prada!!! I couldn't even force myself to make it through the book I thought it was so bad.

I got through it, only because I bought the book. If I'd borrowed it, I would have not bothered to finish it- the writing was terrible!

Ronkonkomonga Posted: Apr 29, 2005 02:48 PM

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The Red Tent -

Far from the maddening crowd -

Bridget jones diary

2003fallwedding Posted: Apr 29, 2005 03:16 PM

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Posted by Anniegrl

'Left Behind'. I started reading book one of the series, but the writing was so horrible that I just couldn't continue. Too bad, because the story sounds so interesting.

My mom and DH have been reading this series..DH is on the last book...they enjoyed it!

Preshy7 Posted: Apr 29, 2005 03:18 PM

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Posted by tracyg

'Lovely Bones' Just didn't like it for some reason.

i cried while reading it- i couldnt finish it- so sad. i think the writer is talented but the book is so depressing

Preshy7 Posted: Apr 29, 2005 03:18 PM

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oh i want to add 'brideget jones #2' and '4 blondes' that was the worst!

eogara Posted: Apr 29, 2005 03:18 PM

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Posted by heidla

The Devil Wears Prada!!! I couldn't even force myself to make it through the book I thought it was so bad.

THANK YOU! Everyone I know loves this book. I think it was the biggest piece of CRAP I have ever picked up. I didn't get fully through it either!

mrsmck Posted: Apr 29, 2005 03:19 PM

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Posted by Donna&Joe708

The Rule of Four...it was similar to the DaVinci Code. It was very boring in some parts.

I agree. Didn't make it past 50 pages.

jantany26 Posted: Apr 29, 2005 03:21 PM

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Posted by Anniegrl

'Left Behind'. I started reading book one of the series, but the writing was so horrible that I just couldn't continue. Too bad, because the story sounds so interesting.

Really, it wasn't pulitzer material but I enjoyed it.

MonkeyLuv Posted: Apr 29, 2005 03:47 PM

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I get ill just looking at 'The Devil Wears Prada'! All the recent Chick-Lit really left me cold (Bergdorf Blondes really annoyed me).

I tried really hard to like them, but in the end, I just felt cheap.

dpli Posted: Apr 29, 2005 03:50 PM

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Posted by Preshy7

oh i want to add 'brideget jones #2' and '4 blondes' that was the worst!

4 Blondes was postively AWFUL. I lasted less than the first chapter. I didn't think Sex in the City (the book) was too great either. The show is better than the book.