<![CDATA[Why are current fiction books so terrible?]]>Archived from the IMDb Discussion Forums — Books

HollyJollyHanukka — 2 months ago(January 28, 2026 01:45 AM)

Horrid writing style, awful plot lines, a lot of “back then/ current/all character POV, infantile dialogue. It’s crap!!
If you can’t say something nice, say something clever but devastating.

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Blame Harry Potter. It showed you can sell kids books to adults.

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274779https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274779Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:29:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why are current fiction books so terrible? on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:29:02 GMT]]>Tits Malone, PI — 2 months ago(January 31, 2026 07:18 PM)

Think you can do better?
Donna/LadyGigi Savige needs to sit her ass down!

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274778https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274778Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:29:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why are current fiction books so terrible? on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:29:01 GMT]]>HollyJollyHanukka — 2 months ago(January 28, 2026 10:47 PM)

Fiction written within the past 5 years.
If you can’t say something nice, say something clever but devastating.

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274777https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274777Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:29:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why are current fiction books so terrible? on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:29:01 GMT]]>PaulFagstein — 2 months ago(January 28, 2026 10:21 PM)

And what is the criteria for current times?

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274776https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274776Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:29:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why are current fiction books so terrible? on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:29:01 GMT]]>Missing Persons Report — 2 months ago(January 28, 2026 10:19 PM)

Does 'current fiction' mean fiction set in current times or fiction written in current times?

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274775https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274775Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:29:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why are current fiction books so terrible? on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:29:01 GMT]]>rhh — 2 months ago(January 28, 2026 10:13 PM)

Stop getting your novels from Barnes & Noble.

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274774https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274774Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:29:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why are current fiction books so terrible? on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:29:00 GMT]]>SpiritCookingwithLeo — 2 months ago(January 28, 2026 09:32 PM)

You're totally correct. Written for baby brains.
When you realize how perfect everything is you will tilt your head back and laugh at the sky - the Buddha

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274773https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274773Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:29:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why are current fiction books so terrible? on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:29:00 GMT]]>Donna2.0 — 2 months ago(January 28, 2026 06:00 PM)

Because writers don't have to be technically great authors. Nobody had imagination anymore except for filmmakers.
Put a muzzle on Tits Malone, PI

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274772https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274772Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:29:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why are current fiction books so terrible? on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:29:00 GMT]]>HollyJollyHanukka — 2 months ago(January 28, 2026 04:41 PM)

No.
If you can’t say something nice, say something clever but devastating.

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274771https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274771Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:29:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why are current fiction books so terrible? on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:28:59 GMT]]>Steve Lake — 2 months ago(January 28, 2026 05:00 AM)

She's a big Ta- Nehisi Coates Fan. 😏
The only poster who had his account banned 4 times without ever breaking any rules each of those times.

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274770https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274770Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:28:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why are current fiction books so terrible? on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:28:59 GMT]]>soapbox original gangster — 2 months ago(January 28, 2026 04:46 AM)

It can't be all current fiction. Do you know of any contemporary novels you like?

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274769https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274769Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:28:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why are current fiction books so terrible? on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:28:59 GMT]]>HollyJollyHanukka — 2 months ago(January 28, 2026 02:09 AM)

Post on your main, Ted.
Blocked.
If you can’t say something nice, say something clever but devastating.

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274768https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274768Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:28:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why are current fiction books so terrible? on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:28:59 GMT]]>rhh — 2 months ago(January 28, 2026 02:07 AM)

Such a broad statement as to be ridiculous.

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274767https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274767Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:28:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why are current fiction books so terrible? on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:28:59 GMT]]>HollyJollyHanukka — 2 months ago(January 31, 2026 06:39 PM)

I’ll look into them.
If you can’t say something nice, say something clever but devastating.

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274766https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274766Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:28:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why are current fiction books so terrible? on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:28:58 GMT]]>sheetsadam1 — 2 months ago(January 31, 2026 06:20 PM)

I'm glad you're enjoying it! Her others are worthwhile as well, but not quite on the same level.
Draft Barron Trump

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274765https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274765Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:28:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why are current fiction books so terrible? on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:28:58 GMT]]>HollyJollyHanukka — 2 months ago(January 31, 2026 04:05 PM)

Reading now and really loving it. Great story telling, well fleshed out, beautify written. 3/4 through it as of now.
If you can’t say something nice, say something clever but devastating.

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274764https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274764Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:28:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why are current fiction books so terrible? on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:28:58 GMT]]>TaraDeS — 2 months ago(January 28, 2026 02:04 AM)

HollyJollyHanukka January 28, 2026 03:03 AM
Member since December 15, 2024
Looks interesting. I’ll try it.
Thank you!
🐭

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274763https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274763Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:28:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why are current fiction books so terrible? on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:28:58 GMT]]>HollyJollyHanukka — 2 months ago(January 28, 2026 02:03 AM)

Looks interesting. I’ll try it.
Thank you!
If you can’t say something nice, say something clever but devastating.

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274762https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274762Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:28:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why are current fiction books so terrible? on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:28:57 GMT]]>TaraDeS — 2 months ago(January 28, 2026 02:02 AM)

sheetsadam1 January 28, 2026 03:01 AM
Member since April 22, 2025
Betty by Tiffany McDaniel
🐭

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274761https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274761Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:28:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why are current fiction books so terrible? on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:28:57 GMT]]>sheetsadam1 — 2 months ago(January 28, 2026 02:01 AM)

Betty by Tiffany McDaniel
Draft Barron Trump

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274760https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274760Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:28:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why are current fiction books so terrible? on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:28:57 GMT]]>HollyJollyHanukka — 2 months ago(January 28, 2026 01:59 AM)

If you can’t say something nice, say something clever but devastating.

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274759https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274759Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:28:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why are current fiction books so terrible? on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:28:57 GMT]]>TaraDeS — 2 months ago(January 28, 2026 01:57 AM)

HollyJollyHanukka January 28, 2026 02:54 AM
Member since December 15, 2024
Recommend something worth reading.
The Ten Commandments.
Especially for you: 🐭
"Thou shalt not lie."

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274758https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274758Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:28:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why are current fiction books so terrible? on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:28:56 GMT]]>Tits Malone, PI — 2 months ago(January 28, 2026 05:00 PM)

😂
Donna/LadyGigi Savige needs to sit her ass down!

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274757https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/274757Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:28:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why are current fiction books so terrible? on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:28:56 GMT]]>bitchsurn — 2 months ago(January 28, 2026 02:00 AM)

Reported for being Juan's sock-whore.

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