What work of classic literature did you hate?

Yes, there are many beloved works of classic literature out there that we all have to read at one point or another. Were you required to read the book in question? Did the fact that you had to read it give it a negative stigma from the get-go? Tell us which one you hate, and why!

I’ll start. Deep breath I despised Great Expecations. That was, without a doubt, one of the most miserable reading experiences I have ever had. The pacing, the style of writing, everything about it was just terrible. The only mildly redeeming thing about that book was the last couple chapters, when you thought that all the conflicts were gonna be totally resolved. I wouldn’t wish that book on my worst enemy. My friend once asked me what the book was about, and y’know what I told him? I told him, “It’s about a kid that never get’s anything he wants and spends 500 pages complaining about it, and in the end he still doesn’t really get it.” Exhale