Most Boring or Worst Book

freakygirl · 09-13-2004, 06:51 PM

I'm going with Great expectations, Fankenstein, The Hobbit, LOTR and any shakespear.

HuskyFan1992 · 09-14-2004, 12:47 AM

I liked Great Expectations, but 'A Tale of Two Cities' on the other hand....

. As far as the Hobbit and the rest of LoTR, the only part I found boring was the first half or so of Fellowship...SOOO much walking and nothing going on. Other than that, I couldn't put the LoTRs down, and I felt the Hobbit was better than any one of the trilogy. Everone keeps telling me to read the Dune series, but the first book put me to sleep.

Malfoy · 09-14-2004, 11:40 AM

Shakespeare's Henry V *snore*

Rjm7272 · 09-14-2004, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HuskyFan1992

...but 'A Tale of Two Cities' on the other hand....

...

Completely agree with that one...it took me about 45 minutes to read the first chapter (3 pages long).....I probably fell asleep during that though....which shows how much I enjoyed it

Ephramsgurl · 09-14-2004, 01:04 PM

I had to read Macbeth for gr 11 English, OMG, I wanted to die.

Jimmay · 09-14-2004, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ephramsgurl

I had to read Macbeth for gr 11 English, OMG, I wanted to die.

gr11? ur lucky... i had to do it in gr 9!!!

And it sure was a bore!

ocobsessive · 09-14-2004, 03:45 PM

i did macbeth in yr9 nd it was BORIN

AllPurpose · 09-14-2004, 03:51 PM

I agree on Macbeth.. really really boring

freakygirl · 09-14-2004, 07:35 PM

Macbeth is so fake! actually, all the shakespear stories are

Cntrolfchick · 09-16-2004, 09:17 PM

I really dislike a lot of Shakespeare's writings.. I know he's a legend and all but his writings are really boring..

megStone · 09-18-2004, 12:41 AM

I'd have to say that th emost breath takingly boring book I've read is Beowulf, in Frosh lit. Uggggh. What were they thinking? Also, thoughI know it contains metaphors and such, and is deep, I thought Hemigway's The Old Man In The Sea was the most painful book I've ever read. And then there's The Girl In The Box. I can't remember for the life of me who it's by. But it was just... let down city.

freakygirl · 09-18-2004, 12:43 AM

i must say... all the english reading assignments were boring except Animal Farm, that was cool

angelface90703 · 09-18-2004, 12:54 AM

the most boring book eva iz probably any Shakeapeare book!!

but I LOVE to read!!

Julie · 09-18-2004, 06:16 AM

Eeep.

Don't mean to rain on the parade here, but I disagree lol, not all Shakespeare works are dead boring.

I guess I could see why it would be to most of you folks though, being that it's a must do text youse have to go thru in school, but don't blame shakespeare, blame the educational system for choosing shotty shakespeare plays for you to read and do assignments/exams/essays on.

Although, I think the reason why Shakespeare texts are such a popular resource for English teachers is because Shakespeare covers universal themes. Makes examples of all range of emotions via the most obscene or simple scenarios or consequences and it does't matter what time or generation the plays are set in- the themes and messages can be established anywhere in the past present or future. The language can be tedious but I believe it helps that you understand the flows of it- then you get the story and it's messages and it's not so boring.

I suggest reading some of Shakespeare Comedy works, theyre a frikkin crack up, if you're patient enough to understand what is going on. If you are not, try watching some of the movie versions- Taming of the shrew - Starring Liz Taylor and Richard Burton (also 10 things I hate about you - Starring Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger), Much Ado about Nothing - Starring Emma Thompson, Kenneth Brannagh, Denzel Washington, Keanu Reeves, Kate Beckinsale, Michael Keaton, A Midsummer's Night Dream - Starring Dominic West, Anna Friel, Christian Bale, Calista Flockart, Michelle Phifier, Twelfth Night - Starring Helen Bonham Carter etc.. I know sometimes it needs to be visualized for people- And once you have a gist of it- following the book versions is as entertaining.

Heh- That was just my little bit... Sorry lol...

But books I really hate reading- damn, there's not alot I don't like... I know... Some scary Non fiction stuff gives me the wiggins and I dont like reading them... Especially ones that make you think about them all night and you cant get to sleep cause your head is just surrounded by these so called 'facts' and wonder after wonder of 'what would I be like in a situation like that?' Sad yes... But I can delve deeply into things especially if they emotionally and mentally effect me.

*Liz* · 09-18-2004, 06:35 AM

Therésé Raquime by Emile Zola, was a reale snooze

09-13-2004, 06:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
freakygirl Irresistible Reporter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In a Chocolate Covered Gingerbread House! Posts: 7,766	Most Boring or Worst Book I'm going with Great expectations, Fankenstein, The Hobbit, LOTR and any shakespear.

09-14-2004, 12:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
HuskyFan1992 Extra Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Was in Seattle.....now in SoCal Posts: 488	I liked Great Expectations, but 'A Tale of Two Cities' on the other hand..... As far as the Hobbit and the rest of LoTR, the only part I found boring was the first half or so of Fellowship...SOOO much walking and nothing going on. Other than that, I couldn't put the LoTRs down, and I felt the Hobbit was better than any one of the trilogy. Everone keeps telling me to read the Dune series, but the first book put me to sleep. __________________ -Ryan

09-14-2004, 11:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
Malfoy Prime-Time Actor Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lame ville, Angleterre Posts: 2,742	Shakespeare's Henry V snore __________________ I wanna come home!!

09-14-2004, 01:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ephramsgurl Prime-Time Actor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Home of igloos, ice, and year round hockey Posts: 4,157	I had to read Macbeth for gr 11 English, OMG, I wanted to die. __________________ ~Meegs~

09-14-2004, 03:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
ocobsessive Daytime Soap Star Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In my own little Dreamworld Posts: 1,373	i did macbeth in yr9 nd it was BORIN __________________ ~~~Cheryl~~~

09-14-2004, 03:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
AllPurpose Groupie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top of the world...er.. close enough Posts: 35	I agree on Macbeth.. really really boring

09-14-2004, 07:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
freakygirl Irresistible Reporter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In a Chocolate Covered Gingerbread House! Posts: 7,766	Macbeth is so fake! actually, all the shakespear stories are

09-16-2004, 09:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
Cntrolfchick Prime-Time Actor Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: California Posts: 3,603	I really dislike a lot of Shakespeare's writings.. I know he's a legend and all but his writings are really boring..

09-18-2004, 12:41 AM	#11 (permalink)
megStone Groupie Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Arlington VA Posts: 12	I'd have to say that th emost breath takingly boring book I've read is Beowulf, in Frosh lit. Uggggh. What were they thinking? Also, thoughI know it contains metaphors and such, and is deep, I thought Hemigway's The Old Man In The Sea was the most painful book I've ever read. And then there's The Girl In The Box. I can't remember for the life of me who it's by. But it was just... let down city. __________________ The proud keeper of: Lorelai's First Cup of Luke's Java Jess/Rory Ayn Rand Chat Coffee is love.

09-18-2004, 12:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
freakygirl Irresistible Reporter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In a Chocolate Covered Gingerbread House! Posts: 7,766	i must say... all the english reading assignments were boring except Animal Farm, that was cool

09-18-2004, 12:54 AM	#13 (permalink)
angelface90703 Intern Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: i LiVe In CaLiFoRnIa Posts: 611	the most boring book eva iz probably any Shakeapeare book!! but I LOVE to read!! __________________ A Walk To Remember Quotes! Landon: Do You Love Me? Jamie: (Nods) Landon: Will You Do Something For Me Then? Jamie: Anything Landon: Will You Marry Me?

09-18-2004, 06:16 AM	#14 (permalink)
Julie Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: #fanbolt Posts: 11,595	Eeep. Don't mean to rain on the parade here, but I disagree lol, not all Shakespeare works are dead boring. I guess I could see why it would be to most of you folks though, being that it's a must do text youse have to go thru in school, but don't blame shakespeare, blame the educational system for choosing shotty shakespeare plays for you to read and do assignments/exams/essays on. Although, I think the reason why Shakespeare texts are such a popular resource for English teachers is because Shakespeare covers universal themes. Makes examples of all range of emotions via the most obscene or simple scenarios or consequences and it does't matter what time or generation the plays are set in- the themes and messages can be established anywhere in the past present or future. The language can be tedious but I believe it helps that you understand the flows of it- then you get the story and it's messages and it's not so boring. I suggest reading some of Shakespeare Comedy works, theyre a frikkin crack up, if you're patient enough to understand what is going on. If you are not, try watching some of the movie versions- Taming of the shrew - Starring Liz Taylor and Richard Burton (also 10 things I hate about you - Starring Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger), Much Ado about Nothing - Starring Emma Thompson, Kenneth Brannagh, Denzel Washington, Keanu Reeves, Kate Beckinsale, Michael Keaton, A Midsummer's Night Dream - Starring Dominic West, Anna Friel, Christian Bale, Calista Flockart, Michelle Phifier, Twelfth Night - Starring Helen Bonham Carter etc.. I know sometimes it needs to be visualized for people- And once you have a gist of it- following the book versions is as entertaining. Heh- That was just my little bit... Sorry lol... But books I really hate reading- damn, there's not alot I don't like... I know... Some scary Non fiction stuff gives me the wiggins and I dont like reading them... Especially ones that make you think about them all night and you cant get to sleep cause your head is just surrounded by these so called 'facts' and wonder after wonder of 'what would I be like in a situation like that?' Sad yes... But I can delve deeply into things especially if they emotionally and mentally effect me.

09-18-2004, 06:35 AM	#15 (permalink)
Liz Hollywood Elite Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sweden :) Posts: 20,787	Therésé Raquime by Emile Zola, was a reale snooze __________________ 'Three words. Eight letters. Tell me and I'm yours.'