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LovesBooks22 t1_j9mngyp wrote

The subject matter doesn’t really offend me, I just don’t think she’s a skilled or talented writer. I don’t know why people who really enjoy reading books are bothering with her stuff. It seems like her work is better suited to those who just want to consume something mindless and “thrilling” (but without any actual thrill.)

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Superb_Tiger_8376 t1_j9snbdq wrote

Her writing simplistic is the very reason people like her books, though.

I also think your "People who really enjoy reading" comes off as very arrogant. Some people might have not have the time to read as children because other duties kept them away from it, some might no have been encourged to read and are only now developing that skill and might feel intimidated by the big classics. Some youngsters might read the books because of Tik Tok but where I live they are often bought in the English Edition and here it helps that they are simple because they can improve their English Skills while at the same time read an entertaining story.

Anything that gets people to read is a good thing in my opinion and should not be looked down upon as "mindless thrill" but a book like any other.

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LovesBooks22 t1_j9tdojy wrote

I don’t really care that you think my opinion is arrogant, because it’s my opinion. If people want to read Colleen Hoover books for any reason, then that’s fine—everyone is entitled to read what they want. But there are many, many books out there that are a far better use of their time.

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Superb_Tiger_8376 t1_j9velar wrote

And you decide what is worth the time of people?

Well, sorry, but you do sound arrogant.

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LovesBooks22 t1_j9vfhze wrote

Yes, I think I can decide what I think is worth people’s time based on my own experience. And yes, I think we’ve already covered that you think I’m arrogant and that I don’t care. But I am glad you’re able to decide that I’m arrogant.

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juggernautism t1_j9n5xfj wrote

It's probably easy to read. Suits the current generation a lot. People barely read at all these days. This author is probably popular among the crowd that would read something rather than nothing.

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