On Mar 6, 11:35 pm, 13thchoise wrote:
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 tried that once. It's a lot like eating tree bark with vomit
sauce. That is to say, it can certainly be done......

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.

Subject matter generally counts for a lot with most authors but if you
like McCullough, you should give "The Path Between the Seas" a shot.
Actually, the building of the Panama canal is one of the most
fascinating stories in modern history......even those who are lukewarm
about McCullough should read it.

Wolfgang
who, floundering ever more weakly in an ever more tempestuous sea of
printed matter, had successfully avoided "1776".....till now.
thanks.