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The Color Purple discussion - a Fetch Book Group thread

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McGoohan Nov 2018 8:52am, 9 Nov 2018 36,495 posts	Quote Pin McGoohan So, on reading a book you really enjoy, do you think (Linds & westmoors) that you like it despite its flaws or to you there aren't flaws? For instance, I loved BTOOT but Greppers really didn't. He had some criticisms of the book I just couldn't see. In that case, I didn't see any flaws. Going back further, I really enjoyed Under The Skin but I suspect that was me getting into the book and ignoring any weaknesses.
LindsD Nov 2018 9:10am, 9 Nov 2018 25,121 posts	Quote Pin LindsD I think I ignore weaknesses. Or maybe I can tolerate a certain level of weakness. I'm struck by the fact that I'm the same with Dr Who at the moment. I can ignore its many weaknesses because I actually enjoy watching it with the kids. Once pointed out, I can see them, but it doesn't impinge on my enjoyment. Maybe if they were pointed out mid-read, it might be different.
McGoohan Nov 2018 9:18am, 9 Nov 2018 36,498 posts	Quote Pin McGoohan Good job I wasn't doing that with TCP then. Looking over your shoulder and pointing to a page and tutting I see what you mean about Doctor Who. I'm the same with that.
LindsD Nov 2018 9:40am, 9 Nov 2018 25,124 posts	Quote Pin LindsD Yes indeed. Sometimes OH does it when he reads a book directly after me. He did it with the first Dublin Murder Squad book and I felt quite angry with him
LindsD Nov 2018 9:40am, 9 Nov 2018 25,125 posts	Quote Pin LindsD Picky bastard.
Diogenes Nov 2018 9:44am, 9 Nov 2018 31,824 posts	Quote Pin Diogenes Yes, you can ignore the flaws if the rest outweighs them. In fact, I think one can ignore huge failings if there is one tiny thing in a book you really love. You were right about BTOOT, too.
Sharkie Nov 2018 9:54am, 9 Nov 2018 14,059 posts	Quote Pin Sharkie I remember that, Linds! Raffo gets all annoyed (with the world) if he doesn't like a book I wholeheartedly recommend. Even though I always say, 'You might not like it - that's ok.' I often see flaws in things I really like a lot, but the good stuff outweighs them.
Sharkie Nov 2018 9:56am, 9 Nov 2018 14,060 posts	Quote Pin Sharkie Oops! Mistook this for the general book club thread!
LindsD Nov 2018 10:14am, 9 Nov 2018 25,127 posts	Quote Pin LindsD Yes, think we've got a bit diverted. That's OK, though.
Diogenes Nov 2018 10:17am, 9 Nov 2018 31,830 posts	Quote Pin Diogenes In discussing any work of literature we are necessarily discussing the fundamental nature of all art, and by extension, existence itself. Discuss. “It’s just a book.”