Not that I have anything against Jennifer Weiner. Or any of the other authors included in the "This is NOT Chick Lit" book. Most of them are charming, talented writers.
But here's the thing. My feeling is anyone who goes around shouting "I'm a serious author! I'm literary!" is protesting a wee bit too much. It's a lot like standing up at the gym and shouting "I have a really small butt!"
Let's face it, if you have one, people already know you do. If you don't, well, shouting about the fact that you do isn't going to change the fact that you wear size XXXXXXXL pants.
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5 comments:
Personally, I think "This is Chick Lit" looks better. And it's interesting that Jennifer Weiner's story is in the other collection...I thought she was considered a chick lit writer.
I agree that the Chick Lit one looks better - not to mention that I haven't heard of, like, half the writers in the other. You're absolutely right on your points about chick lit and such.. I mean, really, who cares what a book is labeled so long as it's enjoyable? And Jennifer Weiner is most definitely chick lit. Not to mention that her books aren't that great. She seems to write the same exact character in each novel (overweight Jewish girl, etc. etc.) and it's gotten to a point where I can't help but think, "Can you not write about anyone but yourself??" Ugh, talk about overrated!
I agree that the Chick Lit one looks better - not to mention that I haven't heard of, like, half the writers in the other. You're absolutely right on your points about chick lit and such.. I mean, really, who cares what a book is labeled so long as it's enjoyable? And Jennifer Weiner is most definitely chick lit. Not to mention that her books aren't that great. She seems to write the same exact character in each novel (overweight Jewish girl, etc. etc.) and it's gotten to a point where I can't help but think, "Can you not write about anyone but yourself??" Ugh, talk about overrated!
I completely agree! I mean, I like Jennifer and her counterparts in "This is NOT Chick Lit." But I just hate it when people make a big fuss about labels. Plus, you can't win if you go around shouting "I'm a serious author! Take me seriously!"
Um, I really don't think Jennifer Weiner is in NOT - is she??? Are you sure you don't mean Jennifer Egan??? :)
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