Most Confusing Book You Ever Read

powerplantanimations 2022-06-14 20:38:25 UTC #22

OH YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH. I remember reading about it flopping. I can see why lol.

AnonymousHouseCat 2022-06-14 23:43:59 UTC #23

I don't remember the exact book but it was something for a class I took about the Greek origins of Christian thought. I think it had something to do with the Nestorian controversy. All I know is that is was about 200 pages and I read the whole thing cover to cover (I wasn't understanding anything with skimming) but retained/understood NOTHING! What is the Nestorian controversy in the first place? No clue.

Also, Sylvie and Bruno by Lewis Caroll. I tried to read it in high school and thought it made no sense. Maybe I'll try to revisit it someday?

Also I just wanted to share a tip for reading stream of conciousness that I found helpful: as you are reading, don't try to understand/analyze anything or create a coherent sequence of events. Just take it in as it is and sit with it. Then, at the end you can try to draw some conclusions, make some connections and/or note things that stood out to you. Honestly, I think life is a lot like that too.

AnonymousHouseCat 2022-06-15 00:09:00 UTC #24

I recently took an online intro to Judaism course, but did not hear about the rabbis with laser eyes! That sounds really interesting!

Gravity's Rainbow sounds... oof it sounds like a time! But House of Leaves sounds interesting too!

ivanskilling 2022-06-15 00:56:27 UTC #25

It's actually about how a Palestinian and Israeli man lost their daughters (through two different incidents) and later on, became friends. And yes, it's not only printed but is longlisted for the Booker prize.

demetrinewdinosaur 2022-06-15 01:34:34 UTC #26

It definitely sounds like a skilled and innovative style for sure. I can have respect for that. But why use your powers for evil?

system 2022-07-15 01:34:43 UTC #27

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