What should I read first?

[Anonymous No.21744940]

Hello /lit/.
I only read non-fiction for many years but I am trying to get some fiction into my literary diet again.
I have a copy of pic-related and a copy of The Satanic Verses, which should I read first?
The last book I read was Blood Meridian, the first fiction book I have read in approximately 7 years.

[Anonymous No.21744979]

>>21744940
CoD is a good book. I've no personal interest in SV, but if it does interest you, do read it next. Hope you enjoy.

[Anonymous No.21744986]

>>21744979
Okay

[Anonymous No.21744990]

>>21744940
it disgusts me when people say "literary diet"
you fat fucking american why does everything have to be about eating for you?

[Anonymous No.21745017]

>>21744990
First of all I am not an American.
Second of all your post is really rude.
And thirdly which book do you recommend I read first?

[Anonymous No.21745269]

>>21745017
The Talented Mr. Ripley.

[Anonymous No.21745311]

Read confederacy of dunces
It's hilarious
Afterwards you should get yourself James Joyce's A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man

[Anonymous No.21746797]

Satanic verses is alright. But the only reason it's really popular is the controversy obviously. CoD is a great laugh riot, definitely start with that.
You of course want to read books which don't turn you off to reading when you're starting out. And then eventually start to explore more lengthy books and stuff which are less of a sure thing.

[Anonymous No.21746972]

>>21745017
turner diaries

[Anonymous No.21747014]

Everyone likes Confederacy of Dunces. Read that first. But read whatever you feel like in general. Reading is not a monolithic act. I read 14 hours a day and I'd rather die than take time out of things I consider important and interesting to read Salman Rushdie.

[Anonymous No.21747026]

>>21744940
I read CoD in Jan and it got me back to reading. Very funny book.