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Let a Book Annoy You

0.4613
Chimera Difficulty Score
a synthesis of Flesch-Kincaid, Coleman-Liau, SMOG, and Dale-Chall readability metrics
Let a Book Annoy You Sometimes, an angry note in the margin can be an expression of love. This is an edition of the Books Briefing, our editors’ weekly guide to the best in books. Sign up for it here. The margins of my books are filled with handwritten annotations such as “Absolutely not” and “STOP IT!!!!” and “girl get UP.” These are not necessarily critiques of the story; some are expressions of...
The article discusses the value of reading books with annoying characters as a way to relate to their own flaws and imperfections. The author uses Daniel M. Lavery's novel "Meeting New People" as an example, focusing on the character Barbara who is described as opinionated, brusque, and grating. The author argues that this type of character can be relatable and humanizing, even if they are annoying or irritating. The article also touches on the theme of organized labor in sports, as well as Anth...