The Most Loved And Hated Classic Novels According To Goodreads Users • Discoverology

The Most Loved And Hated Classic Novels According To Goodreads Users

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Reading classic literature is like going for a 6am jog. It has its loyal fans but few enjoy it. Curious to learn about what classics people actually enjoy, Daniel Frank delved into the Goodreads data to find what classics users love and hate the most.

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