BiblioFiles #38: Good Criticism for Bad Books

A while back we had a listener ask us how we would talk to other people about books we don't like. This got us thinking. The truth is that Andrews always have strong opinions, so when we react poorly to a book we usually do so long and loud. But how do we make sure we are still representing the book fairly and humbly to others, whether to our students or even just to our friends? This great question is on the table in today's episode.

Referenced Works:

–Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan

–Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk

–Sons and Lovers by D.H. Lawrence

–Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane

–Watership Down by Richard Adams

–Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe

–David Copperfield by Charles Dickens

–The Grace of Kings by Ken Liu

–Miracles on Maple Hill by Virginia Sorensen

–An Experiment in Criticism by C.S. Lewis

–Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy

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