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Reading and Regret

Today’s WordPress prompt is “Have you ever regretted reading a book – which one and why?”

This may shock many of you, but one of the books I have hated most of all is Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. The first time I read it, it was out of curiosity, and the second time I had to read it for an English course in college.

I think my main problem with the book is its absurdism. Even though I usually enjoy wordplay and irony, the book was just too random and nonsensical for me.

The Duchess with the baby who turns into a pig. The hookah-smoking caterpillar. The tea party where time is stuck at 6:00 PM. The almost psychedelic world they live in. I despise it all, especially the ending, which I will not spoil here.

I guess I can kind of understand the popularity of Alice in Wonderland. It is unique and thematic. I have friends who really enjoy it. But I cannot for the life of me get into it.

What book do you regret reading? Feel free to share in the comments below!

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6 responses to “Reading and Regret”

  1. Carter A Sullivan Avatar
    Carter A Sullivan

    That’s a interesting choice, I have to admit that I don’t regret reading any book! I do explain in my response to the prompt

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    1. P. A. Wilson Avatar
      P. A. Wilson

      I get your point. Perhaps I got something out of Alice in Wonderland, such as the cultural references I now understand. I read your post as well; it was very good.

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      1. Carter A Sullivan Avatar
        Carter A Sullivan

        Thank you kindly for reading my post, yeah I can see your point the cultural reference can be interesting. Your post was very interesting

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      2. P. A. Wilson Avatar
        P. A. Wilson

        Thank you!

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  2. Gloria A. Tombs Avatar
    Gloria A. Tombs

    Thank goodness, great to know I wasn’t the only one who felt underwhelmed by this book! I found Through the Looking-Glass much more amusing.

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    1. P. A. Wilson Avatar
      P. A. Wilson

      I haven’t read Through the Looking-Glass because I didn’t want to read anything like Alice in Wonderland, but I will have to try it if it is more amusing. Now I’m curious.

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