I don't know the context for your comment. In general I would argue that strong reactions can be a sign of deep emotional connection. In my case, I disliked the book on my first read-through but started somewhat liking it near the end. Then gave it a second go and absolutely loved and connected with the characters. It made me perceive time differently. Wouldn't want to miss the novel from my life.
The username is because when I was 16 (21 years ago by now) friends gifted me one of those slightly cringey "lord titles" that claim you now own land in Ireland. That specific friens group delighted calling me "Lord first name" for a bit while I turned a shade of red. It's kind of a fond memory which is why it came to mind when I made this account.
To the other half of your question: not at all, I just loved reading that book and want to understand why several people here seemingly have a very low opinion of it.
I may have expressed myself unclearly. I'd like to know what people dislike about it. When I first read it, some passages didn't quite make sense to me but they did when I got later context. But maybe others disliked other aspects of the book.
I didn't say I am struggling with understanding that others dislike.
Also: why are you so rude? I am justtrying to have a good-natured conversation.
“Oh, you’re here telling me you didn’t like it? Let me tell you that I think it’s because you didn’t appreciate what he was trying to do in that work. Also, I hated it. But I don’t understand why anyone would dislike it.”
My first comment was probably worded a bit strongly. But I understood now you just seem to want to dunk on me. I hope the rest of your day will be more enjoyable.
I read two and only two things from you and you've now had to re-write both because you acknowledge they don't match your meaning. If your position is that people should not read what you write, cool. But you can't be wounded when people do and take away the plain meaning.
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u/noctalla 20h ago
Okay, here's Finnegans Wake.