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Anger Quote by Daniel T. O'Hara

“I decide a book is bad if I get angrier and angrier as I read it.” quote by Daniel T. O'Hara
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““I decide a book is bad if I get angrier and angrier as I read it.””

Daniel T. O'Hara

About This Quote

A book is judged bad if it increasingly provokes anger in the reader as they continue reading.

In simple terms: Anger rising while reading signals a flawed book.

Key Takeaway

Notice emotional reaction while reading.

Themes

literature emotions critique reading anger

Mood

critical thoughtful

Type

Anger:1 Badness:0 Book:1 Books:1 Reading:1 Writer:0 Angrier:0 Book Bad:0 Angrier Read:0 Bad Angrier:0 Angrier Angrier:0

When to use this quote

  • book clubs
  • personal reading
  • critical analysis

Key Concepts

narrative quality reader response psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you equate anger with poor quality?
  • Can anger signal important ideas?
A Different Perspective

Some readers may enjoy challenging, provocative works.

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