23 February 2011

You heard it here first


The next time I open a novel and discovers it has talking animals in it, no matter what the source... I am going to set that book down and walk away.

No more talking animal books for adults. Ever! Thank you, and goodnight.
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9 comments:

  1. Elizabeth9:47 AM

    Noooooo!

    But...but... WATERSHIP DOWN!

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  2. 8yearoldsdude10:56 AM

    animal farm :(

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  3. jess s1:38 AM

    what did you read that spoiled you?

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  4. Ellen10:24 AM

    Jess, it was THE EVOLUTION OF BRUNO LITTLEMORE. I cannot un-recommend it enough.

    8, luckily I already read ANIMAL FARM before instituting the ban, so it will survive.

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  5. jess s11:51 AM

    Good thing that was never on my list so I don't have to cross it off. Can you write it a really bad review on goodreads so if I ever try to read it, I will be reminded?

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  6. Ellen12:12 PM

    I added a link to my negative review on it to the profile. I was going to one-star it as well, but... I feel kind of bad because the author is on Goodreads and would see my one-star review.

    On the other hand, I see that one of my friends gave it FOUR stars and the other gave it FIVE (?!?!?!) so maybe it wouldn't be so bad.

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  7. Marjorie2:30 PM

    I wonder if you'd like MR THUNDERMUG better. It is shorter and does not indulge in the picaresque. But I don't want to goad you to break a commitment you've only just made.

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  8. jess s1:28 AM

    Thanks for updating your goodreads for me. I have to say, I originally thought this was going to be about Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary ...

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  9. Ellen12:41 PM

    I actually haven't read it yet. I didn't really take its release seriously but (like all other Sedaris works) it's been selling insanely, so I should.

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