Stevie B
Current Member
When books win awards or receive lots of hype, it can be really disappointing when you read them and don't understand the fuss.
When I think of overrated books, two jump to mind:
The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa. I just didn't care for the concept - a math professor who has suffered a traumatic head injury that impacts memory. As a result, the book lacked impact for me.
All the the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. There are many people who adore this novel that won the Pulitzer Prize. Due to its reputation, I, perhaps, expected too much. Unfortunately, I was disappointed when I found the book to be nothing particularly special.
What are some books that struck you as overrated - not necessarily bad, but also not deserving of their glowing reviews?
By the way, there is an underrated books thread that was started several years ago if you want to share some titles that caught you by surprise in a positive way.
When I think of overrated books, two jump to mind:
The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa. I just didn't care for the concept - a math professor who has suffered a traumatic head injury that impacts memory. As a result, the book lacked impact for me.
All the the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. There are many people who adore this novel that won the Pulitzer Prize. Due to its reputation, I, perhaps, expected too much. Unfortunately, I was disappointed when I found the book to be nothing particularly special.
What are some books that struck you as overrated - not necessarily bad, but also not deserving of their glowing reviews?
By the way, there is an underrated books thread that was started several years ago if you want to share some titles that caught you by surprise in a positive way.
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