"I try to leave out the parts that people skip." —Elmore LeonardI recently read a book that has received a lot of attention. While I love words and enjoy squeezing every one of them for full impact, I found myself skimming paragraphs. Finally, a little more than half-way through, I skipped to the end.
Have you ever done that?
It's all better with friends.
Answer: yep
ReplyDeleteMy father was a big Elmore Leonard fan. He would have loved this quote. I'm currently trying to read the autobiography of a musician I admire. As wonderful as his songwriting is, his prose is turgid. I keep putting it down after a chapter or two. Do you have books you think you ought to like, but can't finish?
Many. Unfortunately for me, by bestselling authors. Until someone else confirms my impression I often feel as if I'm hopelessly out of touch or simply stupid.
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