365 day meme - day 13

[dimity_blue]

13 Is there something you once abhorred that you now adore?

I really don't think so. I'm not likely to change my view so radically on something I've abhorred.

I didn't like And Now There Were None that much on the first read as it's a bit of a shock to the system, but now I enjoy it as a really good psychological thriller. I guess that's the closest answer I've got.

Comments

[swordznsorcery]

I didn't like that book much either. I think we discussed it once before, when it was on TV recently - too many unpleasant people!

It's an interesting question, as tastes do change. 'Abhorred' is such a strong word though. I'm a big a-ha fan, and their third album was their attempt to get back to their roots, and steer clear from the teen poppy image that their record producers had tried to guide them into. Some of the songs took a while to grow on me. The last song on that album is one that I used to quite actively dislike, but I like it now. It's this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1lLJ0mTtA0

[dimity_blue]

~~'Abhorred' is such a strong word though.~~

That's what gets me. If I disliked something that much why would I give it a second chance?

I think that a-ha song is interesting because of the "you'll end up crying with your mother's eyes". Wow, that's prophetic and rather damning! But the music itself doesn't appeal to me.

[corvidology]

I think it's like that with a lot of books. So much of it depends on timing and interests.

[dimity_blue]

It's also quite a departure from Agatha Christie's usual cosy feel. It's bleak and unrelenting.

But, yeah, I agree with you.

[author_by_night]

I think it is good as a psychological thriller. It's definitely not a traditional Whodunnit.

[dimity_blue]

Lord, no! As a Whodunnit it's completely frustrating and I think it breaks the rules (if there are any rules) by having the first murder (the agent) only mentioned almost as a 'btw' at the end.

[ninja007]

I used to dislike slash fanfic, but its mainly what I read. However, that said, I am picky on what characters I like slashed together.

[dimity_blue]

You're definitely not alone in liking slash. It's far more popular than gen or het!