Last week I wrote about how fast I seem to read contemporary YA romance type books.
Then I read Elizabeth Bird's post about genres you just don't like. I am like her in that I just can't get into animal books. At all.
I try them, I do. And there have been some I like (Rabbit Hill, Charlotte's Web). But for the most part I don't even bother.
So tell, me is there a genre you just don't like reading?
Or is there an animal book you are sure I would love?
Tell me what you think!
(I did also used to dislike mystery series, but have learned to really enjoy them!)
Zombie books! Eww!
ReplyDeleteI can see how some might dislike those! I did love Rot & Ruin though.
ReplyDeleteI have a really hard time getting into animal books too, especially when there aren't any humans there. Steampunk is a genre I want to like, but I don't really. A lot of adult books just aren't my cup of tea either.
ReplyDeleteI really try and try to like animal stories because my students really like them. I just can't do it!
ReplyDeleteI suppose I don't like horror books but I don't read them, so it's hard to know ^^ And I'm not really attracted by paranormal romance, just not my thing !
ReplyDeleteFor animal books.. I don't really know, I guess it depends how it's written. But I can easily get why you don't enjoy them ! :)
I used to not like mysteries but have really come around to enjoying them as the years go by, so maybe someday I will come around to animal books!
ReplyDeleteMrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH or Redwall/Mossflower/Martin the Warrior are the only ones I can think of that I remember. There is also A Cricket in Times Square, and one about a cat that kept pet mice (why can't I remember the name of that one?) that my younger self is telling me are good, but I haven't read any anthropomorphic stories in a while. :)
ReplyDeleteIf you are looking for a slightly older (audience-based) novel, I've heard The Sight (wolves) and Firebringer (deer) are both very good. Here's hoping one clicks for you!