Quote by John Irving

Most Americans who read at all read junk... I think it is a fair generalization to say that European readers of fiction like novels to be challenging, to be demanding; nor do they follow trends or fashions in reading taste in the lemminglike manner of many readers in the United States.

Most Americans who read at all read junk... I think it is a

Summary

This quote suggests that the majority of Americans who engage in reading tend to prefer low-quality or unchallenging literature. In contrast, European readers of fiction are said to appreciate novels that are thought-provoking and require mental effort. It also implies that European readers do not conform to popular reading trends as easily as many American readers who follow a herd mentality. This quote, therefore, highlights a perceived cultural difference in reading preferences between Americans and Europeans, with a tendency to criticize American readers' choices as being less intellectually stimulating.

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