tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126274167685730073.post7074032315514954089..comments2023-09-03T08:00:35.366-04:00Comments on The Dilettante's Dilemma: Applause for Stephen King, PleasePretentious Wombathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14150378869211042533noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126274167685730073.post-39568310014630263542009-02-05T10:06:00.000-05:002009-02-05T10:06:00.000-05:00that is so funny... although I don't agree on all ...that is so funny... although I don't agree on all points. I think Rowling is NOT a good writer. Her story was fantastic, but her writing was pretty bad - especially after the first 3 books. <BR/><BR/>James Patterson is ok if you are bored. I agree on Dean Koontz. Early stuff was great, but later stuff?Morandiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12602077395946085390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126274167685730073.post-65587481876518487622009-02-05T08:57:00.000-05:002009-02-05T08:57:00.000-05:00I have to agree with his analysis of Dean Koontz. ...I have to agree with his analysis of Dean Koontz. Sometimes - especially of late - his books are just stale, tired, and recycled. They certainly aren't compelling.<BR/><BR/>Also, at the other store, AJ used to actively dissuade people from buying James Patterson books.<BR/>"You know this guy can't write, right?"<BR/>"Excuse me?"<BR/>"These books. They're crap. And seriously, a new book every two months? You know they're ghost-written."<BR/>During such times, it was really hard not to laugh out loud from the other register.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com