It’s Hard To Judge The Worst Books Ever…
…Because one person’s “worst book ever” might be another person’s all-time favorite. But people on Goodreads aren’t afraid to let their truths shine.
Whether it’s a confusing plot, unlikeable characters, or a rushed ending, there are a plethora of reasons as to why someone might struggle to keep turning the pages.
Here Are 8 Of The Worst Books According To Goodreads
If you’re curious about which titles have earned the most criticism on Goodreads, here are eight of the worst-rated books. Readers collectively finish them with the same complaints.
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
A vampire novel is not everybody’s cup of tea, to say the least. In Twilight, a teenage girl named Bella Swan moves to Forks, Washington, and falls in love with a vampire, Edward Cullen.
Their romance is dangerous and forbidden because Edward must fight his natural urges to feed on her blood. Also, a group of other vampires becomes obsessed with hunting her.
Miles to Go by Miley Cyrus
This is an autobiography about Miley Cyrus and her rapid rise to fame. She grew up on a farm in Tennessee and was like any other regular farm kid until her Disney career blossomed, causing her to become a massive pop star almost overnight.
The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
The book follows Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon and French cryptologist Sophie Neveu. They work together to solve the mystery of a murder at the Louvre Museum in Paris.
A cipher was found next to the body, and they must crack the code. They slowly begin to uncover clues hidden in the works of Leonardo Da Vinci that lead to an ancient secret.
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
The Catcher in the Rye is known as a classic in coming-of-age literature, but it hasn’t resonated well with lots of folks. The main character, Holden Caulfield, is a cynical and emotionally unstable 16-year-old boy who has just gotten expelled from another prep school. He wanders around New York for three days, struggling with loneliness and the loss of childhood.
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Mistreated barnyard animals overthrow their human farm to create the ideal society—a place of justice where everyone is equal. However, a group of power-hungry pigs begins to take over and establish a dictatorship even more oppressive than their previous society.
The Christmas Sweater by Glenn Beck
This holiday novel is about a 12-year-old boy named Eddie who receives a handmade gift instead of the bicycle he wanted for Christmas. Since his father passed away, money was tight, so his mother knitted him a sweater.
Eddie was upset and rejected the gift. That moment launched him onto a dark path to adulthood. With some guidance from a mysterious neighbor, Eddie eventually realizes how much his mother loves him.
First Step 2 Forever by Justin Bieber
In his book, global superstar Justin Bieber describes how he went from a boy living in a small town to a world-famous celebrity. He was interested in music from the start and was discovered on YouTube.
From there, he took off and became a household name. Of course, this is the kind of literature that only appeals to a certain crowd.
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
The story is set in 1930s Alabama and follows a young girl named Scout. Her father, Atticus Finch, is a lawyer who defends a Black man falsely accused of assaulting a white woman.
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