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Originally posted by nine9
Do you read Classics? Because I have read a lot of them. I have been always very critical about writers in general because I have read most of the best. My brother is a writer and passed on some great books to me. Still being very well read, I think that SK is one of the better modern writers. The quality of his writing is far better than say Dean Koontz or John Saul. Even if the stories are good...........can't stand the writing.....I am just spoiled by reading so much better.
I am not a snob...............do like some trendy authors.....but if I could do better............well I don't want to waste my time, and I am NO writer. :rolleyes:
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i dont think i'm a snob - but i do read modern classics ... and once I got a taste of what i consider to be far superior writing, its hard to go back.
Reading Stephen King is like a huge step backwards..
I never liked Saul - i think he's awful - always did. Koontz is a better science fiction author - he should stick to that.
its the same thing for movies with me ... since seeing more complex and compelling horror films - i cant watch pedestrian slashers anymore .. they bore me to tears ...