Books Quote by Ian Mcewan
“I've yet to meet somebody who said, 'Your stories are so revolting I couldn't read them.'”
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Little Life by Ian McEwan, 2015
People rarely criticize art so harshly; most readers are more forgiving or simply ignore what they dislike.
In simple terms: Most readers don’t openly condemn stories they dislike.
Accept that not everyone will love your work.
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When to use this quote
- book clubs
- online reviews
- author workshops
- publishing pitches
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle negative feedback?
- What does this say about personal taste?
Some readers may avoid confronting their own biases when judging art.