Wolfgang wrote:


Broadly speaking, there are two classes of books in this world; those
whose covers are (as Mr. Bierce once observed) too far apart, and
those whose covers are way too close together.

That's a cool observation and very true. Got me to thinking of some
books that might fit the two categories. Two I've read the past year I
think make good examples, at least in my opinion, which is all either
category is anyway. Opinions.

I reread, after a first reading twenty-five years ago, "Atlas Shrugged"
by Ayn Rand this summer. That book is too thick. Way too thick. If it
were edited down to about half it would be a much better read.

I also read "1776" by David McCullough. When I finished the book (which
ends with almost a quarter inch of pages left) I was ready for "1777."
Covers too close together.

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