2006-08-04 15:32:21 · 3 answers · asked by michinoku2001 7 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I would have to say yes. Post modern existentialism is an "affectation". The whole "who am I? Why am I here? What is the point?" angst is tedious and boring, and has already been done to death by Sartre. An artist who is forever looking into his own navel whilst writing is contemptuous of his audience. His "New York Trilogy" was and is overrated, and I would be most surprised if any of his work makes it as a "classic" in the future.
2006-08-06 12:02:14 · answer #1 · answered by sincerely yours 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No, I don't think he's overrated. I really enjoy reading his books. I've heard him read at a few bookstores in NYC and think he creates quality writing. The characters become so real that I dislike getting to the end of the book. I think he has a variety of styles to his work, but there's often the element of the sudden twist. Some books are more light-hearted than others. I don't think all literature was meant to be over-analyzed, and if you get a chance to go to the library, thumb through a few of his books and give one a try.
2006-08-07 21:57:38 · answer #2 · answered by Rachel G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How can he be overrated when I don't even know who he is? I would have to say no under those circumstances.
2006-08-05 01:29:10 · answer #3 · answered by charmingchatty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋