The Death of Art 3

"You don't need to burn books to destroy a culture; you just need to get people to stop reading ."


I remembered what it was about!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEA!!!!!!!!!

So, I've noticed a sad, but very true, trend appearing. People find a book that is "amazing." They read the book, no matter how HORRIDLY written it may be. They give it to other people. Others read it, and the cycle continues. It's happened so many times! Eragon, Harry Potter, and the newest trend, Twilight (personally, I liked Eragon, Loved book 5 of harry potter, the rest were ok, and hate Twilight with a passion.) Now, normally I would ignore it and move on, read a classic. But with Twilight, it's been bugging me. Quite honestly, I can't stand the way she writes. And, fellow LDS peeps, I don't care how many times people say, "Well, she's LDS too!" Doesn't mean I think she is a better author.She screwed mythology over big time; that's why I hate the books. She added anything she wanted, and took away whatever didn't work. The point of mythological creatures is that they have a history, they have the traits. Each creature is unique and has strengths and weaknesses. Stephanie Myer took away ALL of the weaknesses of a vampire... Save maybe Alice, because Alice screws up once or twice. And to those who say I judge unfairly, I've read the first three books, and gave up on the series before Breaking Dawn. So I have read the books, and I just don't like them. It's my opinion, and I'm not gonna force it on anyone. But really, her writing is like a 5th grader... I had friends writing more interesting and structured analytical essays then her.

On the plus side, I will admit, she has gotten a LOT of my friends to actually pick up a book and read! Which is a feat in and of itself. I just wish they would read something that was actually worth while. Not kidding, for some of my friends, it's the only book they have read. Oh well, better luck next time.

Reading list: My favorites are The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon, and anything by Kate Mosse (ask me for my two favs if you wanna borrow. My aunt has one, but I will have it back after Thanksgiving) Also, Pride and Prejudice is great for romance people. Meg Cabot has a great modern "King Arthur" myth book out! Great stuff, In my opinion.