I think it shows what people actually enjoy reading. I doubt Moby Dick is actually atop most people's favorite book list.

Also, I hadn't realized that Pierce Brown wrote the 6th installment of the Red Rising series. Worth it for me for that reason alone!

Just an anecdote, but Moby Dick actually is one of the favorite books of most people I know who read it

Having been forced to read Moby Dick in high school, it's a great book if you're looking for a How-To guide on repurposing whale parts. That novel has entirely too much blubber and could be cut in half.

Well shoot. I always assumed it similar to other books read in school: good but not fun. I should read Moby Dick!

I really enjoyed reading Anna Karenina. Not only for the glimpses of life of 19th century Russia, but also for thoughts and progress of Levin in his spiritual/philosophical quest.

"People" are not a single block of monoculture, and taste varies wildly.

> "People" are not a single block of monoculture, and taste varies wildly.

Could not agree more! I really enjoyed A Brief History of Time.

My point was that it's a safer bet for most people, but I'm starting to realize that I'm surrounded by fantasy heads, so my perspective may be biased.