What is a popular novel that has been misunderstood by readers and critics?

War of the Worlds is no longer a popular novel, but it was a smash hit in its day, and it's never been out of print since it was first published, so it's worth discussing. In my opinion, many (…

Top stories for Long   What is a popular novel that has been misunderstood by readers and critics? Asked in WordCamp • Answered by Jeff Edwards • December 5 War of the Worlds is no longer a popular novel, but it was a smash hit in its day, and it's never been out of print since it was first published, so it's worth discussing. I... Read more » 1.4K 79   My cat suddenly won't leave me alone, if I sit or lie down she has to be on me somewhere. Does she know something I don't? Could I be ill and don't know? Jennifer Donovan, Always loved pets, dogs and cats • Answered October 2, 2018 Don't dismiss the idea that the cat can sense illness in you. My cat clearly knew about my kidney cancer about 4 months before I did - we know that dogs can smell cancer. A... Read more » 1.1K 69   Do you think Elon Musk is in danger of a Luigi Mangione episode? I wouldn't mess with millions of federal government workers would you? Trump's dangling him out there and he's stupid enough to be dangled. Darrell Nelson, Author of multiple novels • Answered February 27 Yes and no. Luigi targeted a member of the "Elite". The self-described "Gods of Universe". Mark my words, this will happen again. Musk is in no danger of this. He is too wel... Read more » 1.5K 144   How do I wet a diaper? Diaper boy James, My current stories about me and my diapers • Answered July 2, 2024 Start by drinking lots of water and diapering up then as you feel the urge to pee (might take a wile) go to sit on the toilet like your taking a bowel movement but instead y... Read more » 64 4   Is there a (mathematically relevant) version of set theory that does not contain paradoxes? Alon Amit, PhD in Mathematics; Mathcircler. • Answered March 22, 2019 Of course. It's called "Set Theory" and has been an active mathematical discipline for over 100 years. The most common formalization of set theory which eliminates the troub... Read more » 158 20   Why did Tom Brady going to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and making specific personnel and coaching demands work but Aaron Rodgers going to the New York Jets and doing the same did not? Asked in The Game Behind The Game • Answered by Tony Twillie • December 29 2 Major reasons: Because the Bucs were really just a few key pieces from being successful, and Brady knew that - it's why he selected that team. Brady had intimated that he ... Read more » 175 34   Is it okay to wear lower glasses prescription for closer work? Nidhi Shriwastav, Optometrist | Ocular Health Specialist | Shroff Eye Hospital • Answered March 3 Wearing a lower prescription for near work is sometimes recommended to reduce eye strain, especially for people with high myopia. However, it's best to consult an eye speci... Read more » 51 3   What is the most frustrating fight to watch as a fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? M. Zaeem Khan, 75% introvert, Pakistani & cinephile! • Updated August 5, 2021 I have got two fights actually that were frustrating. First one is: 1- Black Panther IW: With one burst of energy he knocks out 30 shielded soldiers. Later in IW: This guy has... Read more » 950 58   Why does imitation crab have a similar taste to real seafood even though it looks different? Martin Bayer, Chef (1994-present) • Answered February 16 I gotta type this out because it's killing me: Why does imitation crab have a similar taste to real seafood even though it looks different? It has a similar taste because it... Read more » 2.1K 202   Can Trump simply violate the Constitution all he wants, since there is no way to stop him, and there are no longer any means by which he could possibly be punished? Asked in Project 2025 and Underground Railroad for Abortion • Answered by Marsh • February 8 Can Trump simply violate the Constitution all he wants, since there is no way to stop him, and there are no longer any means by which he could possibly be punished? Short an... Read more » 4.9K 1.9K   Do supercomputers have screens? Victor Eijkhout, I wrote the book on HPC. Ok, "a" book, not "the" book. Still. • Answered October 23, 2016 Well, I could point you to this screen, that is used for visualization of the output from some of our clusters: but really, the truth is more prosaic as Mark Hahn's answer t Read more » 95 1   50 year ago, we had sugary beverages, greasy fast food, etc. Why is obesity so much more prevalent now? Ty Doyle, I've been everywhere • Updated March 27 A lot of things: Although a lot of people steadfastly refuse to believe this because it ruins their political narratives (both right and left), Americans were materially poo... Read more » 1.2K 98 Read more in your feed

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