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[-] Sanity_in_Moderation@lemmy.world 21 points 10 months ago

What is a high floor low ceiling book?

[-] TheOgreChef@lemmy.world 26 points 10 months ago

Think of it on a scale of 1-10. High floor means it’s not a stinker, so worst ranking would be in the 4/10 - 5.5/10 range. Low ceiling means it’s not going to be an all-timer, so the best ranking would be in the 6/10 - 7.5/10 range. Basically you’ll never HATE it, but you’re also never going to LOVE it.

[-] Rodeo@lemmy.ca 8 points 10 months ago

Seems more like a description of the author than a particular book.

[-] nomous@lemmy.world 11 points 10 months ago

It could be, all his stuff is extremely similar. He reuses character archetypes and narrative shifts throughout most of his stories.

Early on in his career it wasn't as bad but he's been churning them out for awhile.

[-] Sanity_in_Moderation@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

I've never read any of his books. Top 3? Just the titles. I'll go in blind.

[-] TheRedSpade@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

I've only read two of his series but enjoyed both a good deal.

Odd Thomas (first book shares title with the series)
Frankenstein (first book is Prodigal Son)

[-] MJKee9@lemmy.world 10 points 10 months ago

Reliably entertaining, but will never be considered a masterpiece.

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