In lugnet.off-topic.debate, John Neal writes:
> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Scott Arthur writes:
>
> > Moore wins Book Of The Year
> > http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/arts/2795349.stm
> >
> > A bit of a worry really.
>
> I agree. How sad. Instead of choosing a book *worthy* of the award, let's
> choose a book that pushes our personal agenda.
I don’t think one is supposed to look at the text as a bible; it is more of a
starting point for further reading. I expect most of those who voted read it
because it told them what they wanted to hear; not to understand more about
themselves or the world around them – that was my “worry”.
I suppose I just feel a little uncomfortable reading an award-winning book. ;)
It is probably the best book I read last year. I think it's worthy of an award;
just not that one. Close second to that book would have been Amborose's "D-Day"
or "Pegasus Bridge" - but it was only after I read them that I discovered he
was a plagiarist... so who knows who wrote them! More here:
(...) lol What makes you think that the onslaught of voters who cast their ballot actually *read* the book, or for that matter, knew how to read? >;^D (...) How common of you! JOHN (22 years ago, 27-Feb-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
(...) I agree. How sad. Instead of choosing a book *worthy* of the award, let's choose a book that pushes our personal agenda. Merit really never entered into it. JOHN (22 years ago, 26-Feb-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
