/lit/ - Literature

You know. They're perpetrating a fraud. And going to prison.

I read 100 pages of the book today, over a few hour period (like a pleb), and didn't understand much. Also, saying this is better than IV or Against the Day is just sad.

Most people on internet msg boards like these things very much, including myself.

>implying 4chan is like other message boards

If I wanted a history book that (briefly) covered the whole 20th century for history, what would it be? I rarely read non-fiction, but over the years I've become more and more interested in 20th century history, and thought it was time to 'man up' and buy a book on the subject. I know it's hard to condense 100 years into 1 book, but is there anything?

> living in a big suburban house
> still living with parents
> snooty
> good but not great education
> overly proud of good command of English

Best was Yates or Franzen, worst was Updike.