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Originally posted by Unaboner3000
Well, certainly something can be said for selling more books than anyone. But I agree, that doesn't qualify him to be considered as one the greatest writers. I think he qualifies based on his writing. He seems to be one of those authors you either love or hate. Some just hate his writing style. He's longwinded, very detailed, and sometimes tries to be over-literary. To some people (myself) this is great. To others (girlfriend) he is not the quick and easy read that they are after.
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if you ever end up taking a university level english course ... trust me - he isnt mentioned as a 'Great' writer ..
just a very successful one. He writes for the masses - he is easy to read- accessable - nothing too difficult or challenging ...
he is a 'best seller' not a master.
i'm not being a snob - just relaying some facts ..
I'm a fan of modern classics ..
Graham Greene, Summerset Maughan, D.H Laurence, Daphne Du Maurier, Charles Dickens, etc ...
those arent even the masters and no one would dare mention Kings name in the same sentance as them ..