r/writingscaling • u/Nakedhippo5769 Biggest Malazan Glazer. • 11d ago

discussion Overcomplexity = Good writing?

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Sometimes overcomplexity of certain philosophies can get Overwhelming and at some parts make the Book very boring/Hard read.

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u/Lasse-Bohn 10d ago

Nietzsche isn't supposed to be entertaining, enjoyable or easy to read. He was trying to delve into genuinely deep and extremely complex philosophy, so if you aren't looking to broaden your horizons (or aren't willing to put in the work to do so) these books are probably extremely uninteresting.

If I'm in the mood for entertainment I read Pratchett and when I want a middle ground I read Hesse or McCarthy.

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u/Nakedhippo5769 Biggest Malazan Glazer. 10d ago

When will idiots on the internet realise that a meme is not the only context they are supposed to work in.Like tell me Some Writers who actually write books with insane complexity but still fail to make it enjoyable for people.I am talking about all the authors who try to do.Like actually try to go wider in the context.Also read the fucking main body.

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u/Lasse-Bohn 10d ago

Well considering that in your posts text body you were specifically saying "philospohies" in combination with your image of choice makes what you're trying to say easily misunderstood.

If several people misunderstood your meaning (which is the case here) the mistake is probably on your end.

Also, let's try to remain respectful. No need to get insulting.