tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post5258576114014682941..comments2023-10-07T07:36:56.859-07:00Comments on My Head Is Full of Books: Ten Books I read that were outside my comfort zoneAnne@HeadFullofBookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01069558006454986084noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-46693567052472263532011-11-09T16:56:56.327-08:002011-11-09T16:56:56.327-08:00Lolita is one of the most beautifully written book...Lolita is one of the most beautifully written books ever. It is a not-to-missed book but it certainly has a despicable main character that made me feel very uncomfortable when I read it.Anne@HeadFullofBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069558006454986084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-60027875734529698532011-11-08T18:16:21.069-08:002011-11-08T18:16:21.069-08:00Lolita certainly has a terrible subject matter, bu...Lolita certainly has a terrible subject matter, but it is such a wonderful book. I like horror, but sometimes find it formulaic.<br /><br /><a href="http://hawthornescarlet.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Laura @ The Scarlet Letter</a>.LBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08565867574821169945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-63237170211072774122011-11-08T15:25:07.271-08:002011-11-08T15:25:07.271-08:00Pedophiles make me see red, as do rapists, and yet...Pedophiles make me see red, as do rapists, and yet I loved <i>Lolita</i> - it's hard to say "I really enjoyed it" but truth is, I did. The writing and the character, especially the first half, was so well done. But what I really found interesting about it was my reaction to it, to Humbert - it was fascinating. To me, anyway!Shannon (Giraffe Days)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00873129203015194947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-78756998040862664252011-11-08T11:16:31.293-08:002011-11-08T11:16:31.293-08:00I also cringe with the language and sex is over th...I also cringe with the language and sex is over the top. I don't mind books that contain them, but when I feel like the author is just using them as a shock factor, I cringe and I think it demeans the story.Jenni Elysehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08403700912436098391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-35694298078996282362011-11-08T08:03:34.990-08:002011-11-08T08:03:34.990-08:00I don't do horror..or zombies, etc. either. A...I don't do horror..or zombies, etc. either. And NO--don't mix them with Jane Austen (or the other classics)!<br /><br />Here's my top ten, if you'd like to take a peek: http://myreadersblock.blogspot.com/2011/11/top-ten-tuesday-out-of-comfort-zone.htmlBev Hankinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01127476456755776574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-1054205511856021212011-11-08T06:08:48.310-08:002011-11-08T06:08:48.310-08:00Yeah, Lolita. Uncomfortable topic, but apparently ...Yeah, Lolita. Uncomfortable topic, but apparently so very well written. It's on my TBR shelf so I'm not sure yet how I'll feel about it all when I finally get to reading it.Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273468231529654323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-78611046409549009312011-11-08T05:59:54.620-08:002011-11-08T05:59:54.620-08:00Ha Ha! As much as I love zombies/horror, I am not ...Ha Ha! As much as I love zombies/horror, I am not sure I can bring myself to read P&P&Z anytime soon! It sounds so silly!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-11477018801925061802011-11-08T05:54:42.188-08:002011-11-08T05:54:42.188-08:00Great list. I have real trouble with true fantasy,...Great list. I have real trouble with true fantasy, what I call "badgers with swords" books (somehow Harry Potter was great though). And I agree about the celebrity books just because they are famous. I'm just not impressed.Helen's Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01404788769349792460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-83504858085107091302011-11-08T05:08:49.038-08:002011-11-08T05:08:49.038-08:00Lolita is outside of my comfort zone too, but I ha...Lolita is outside of my comfort zone too, but I haven't read it yet, although I want to because you know, it's literature and all.April BooksAndWinehttp://www.goodbooksandgoodwine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-11563318688007885142011-11-08T03:09:59.279-08:002011-11-08T03:09:59.279-08:00thanks for shearing such nice post with us as i fo...thanks for shearing such nice post with us as i found it's quite interesting one to read....<br /><a href="http://www.ishoppharmacy.com" rel="nofollow">Viagra For Men</a>jacob nerudahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17398043980011941325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-30013825837952879492011-11-07T23:13:21.182-08:002011-11-07T23:13:21.182-08:00Regarding formula books: A lot of YA books clearly...Regarding formula books: A lot of YA books clearly follow a standard formula; but some can keep you hooked, and some really can't! I find myself increasingly frustrated with YA contemporary romance. Thanks for stopping by my list and commenting :) I can see we have some similar themes and genres on our lists!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16410505763934790168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-8533387441589875602011-11-07T21:34:33.860-08:002011-11-07T21:34:33.860-08:00Lolita is DEFINITELY outside my comfort zone too, ...Lolita is DEFINITELY outside my comfort zone too, I've never been able to pick it up.<br /><br />(and of course I don't think you're boring for liking The Shipping News! I love when people like books I don't.)Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16115555672589550895noreply@blogger.com