The Diary of a Young Girl
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Anyone else hate this Diary
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Jun 06, 2014 04:40AM
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Well that was helpful. Though I would say that hating real people that you don't know or haven't met, or have done nothing to you (or to anyone really), is not exactly healthy.
What I'm more curious about is why you would hate it before you even read it?
I don't understand why any one would hate it. I understand not liking the book but this was written in a completely different time period to our own. During most of this book Anne was stuck in an attic for two years of her life never knowing what tomorrow would bring and the fact that she could bring her self to write is shocking because I know for a fact if I was in her position I wouldn't be able to write due to the fact that everything would be the same. If you were in Annes shoes or any of the other jews that were persecuted in europe during this horrific period in history then you would understand what terrible things they went through.
Very bizare comment. To hate someone you have never met over a diary she wrote while in hiding is really quite worrying. I can understand you not liking the book because it makes you uncomfortable or its not your cup of tea. but hating Anne and asking if others feel the same is going a bit too far surely.
It was written in a different time and place and one that we would struggle to understand at the best of times. This diary made me cry both when I read the abridged childs version and then the true diary when I was a bit older. My mum gave it to me to read as she thought it was a book I should read, I will never forget the end of this diary and have read other books connected to it including one by Miep Gies the person who struggled to keep the family hidden. But its a haunting diary from a young girl who never knew what was going to happen and when/if they were ever going to be discovered.
Perhaps you are used to reading more fiction and this really was just something you didnt enjoy but your feelings of "Hate" towards a young girl in hiding are at best misguided.
Just have to look at Anamika's reading shelf to see the 'quality' of books she usually reads and thinks ate fantastic. Still, she's young so there is time.....
What's the point in hating someone long dead? She can't hurt you, you won't ever have to read anymore of her books because she can't possibly write any. Why the hate? What particular thing about her character did you dislike?
I don't hate this diary, but it didn't appeal to me. I don't have anything against Anne really, but it was kind of boring just reading about her life in the Secret Annexe. And she does nothing but complain and argue. I also didn't like some of the things she did and wrote about...
Hate is a very strong word. I can't fathom how anyone can hate Anne Frank, but everyone is entitled to their own opinion. She was a young girl, never hurt anyone, and was in a very tough predicament. What is there to hate? And how do hate something before knowing anything about it? No offence but that sounds mighty ignorant.
You may not like the book, maybe not going up your alley, but hating a young girl that went through such horrible events, it´s very worrying, indeed: it shows ignorance, more so if you hated it before even starting to read it.Rest assure....there will be no more of these diaries...
Does anyone else think that this discussion was just to see how many comments Anamika could get? Her vagueness and outright hatred seem to just be pleading for attention.
^^yup...that´s just some friggin way to get people´s attention!Why do people do hate posts about subjects that clearly don´t really know what they are talking about, but just want to stir things up, in a bad way?
Everybody is entitled to their opinion and no one has to think alike and like the same things but if one wants to criticize at least say some solid arguments, that make the rest of us see what they mean and that don´t include caps, exclamation points, rude words and the childish arguments.
I have been noticing that these hate posts for no good and fundamented reasons are becoming a trend here, on GR - i hope not for long, because it ruins the whole pourpuse of this site: to discuss books in a civilized manner.
I thought this kind of blog on goodreads didn't have to use the word hate for anyone or anything. Maybe some people don't know how to express themselves otherwise.
To use a term like hate to describe this diary is bizarre to me. The Nazis hated the Jews, which is why families like Anne's needed to go into hiding. These people were innocent of any wrongdoing, but were persecuted and exterminated solely because of their race.I don't know how anyone reading this book would be unable to sympathize with their plight. Imagine how you would feel if you were locked in a small space with many other people, unable to go outside, walk around freely, and in constant fear that the police would come take you away, separate you from your family, and dump you in a concentration camp to either get gassed or worked to death.
I don't think that you know anything about that period in time. She did not write in her diary with the hope of being published, she wrote as any young girl would write in a diary. I am just surprised that anyone could be so ignorant and we certainly will not change you with anything we say so this post is worthless.
I was expecting to find an Holocaust denier behind this post... I would like to hear Anamika's voice to see why she hates Anne and her memories. Maybe too much fear and misery for one book?
I agree with the aforementioned posts - it appears the individual who started this comment thread, is just trying to get attention. Just awful to post something so hateful about someone who died a horrible death at the hands of pure evil.
ok so at first i found the comment so abstruse to ignore it. which i should have probably done. but looking at Anamika's reading list i guess the Diary just didn't have the same level of action and numbness as her usual fair.
but beyond that, this book was not written for us, it was written by and for Anne. as we are now reading it in my view we can only see it has a part of its history, a window into life during that time. so to read it is to read about the Holocaust and so it should probably also not be ready by itself but within a broader understanding of that part of history.
Anamika wrote: "I know it's kind of weird to hate it.But I want to know whether anyone else has the same opinion.That is my main aim which lead to the creation of this thread.I'll do my best not to criticize this ..."Then, state your reasons for not liking it - hate is a strong word, that should not be used lightly. Whatever reason, say it.
I just wanna say that none of us can ever experience what she had to. Maybe her diary was an only way to keep her hope and will intact.And of course she never wrote it to get it published so of course she did not try to alter her notions to make it appealing for a wider audience. What ever she wrote came straight from the heart. Moreover she was an innocent girl of 14 to whom life had been extremely cruel. What I mean is not that we must show pity towards her cause her life had been difficult but just because a person or a book does not appeal to us does not meant the person or book is bad.So there is nothing to hate it. By doing so u r only wasting ur time. So if the book did not appeal to you forget it and move ahead.
I cannot believe anyone "hates" this diary! This is a personal, very poignant journal. This young girl was killed in the Holocaust! If you hate it, there's something wrong with you. It's not a novel, it's someone's life you're talking about. Whatever.
pretty sure anamika is pulling y'alls' chainif not, must be a skinhead
Diaries are boring. You're reading someone's opinions, someone's view on life. But Anne, had to hide to live. Her views on the others she had to live with was insightful, we were able to "watch" the dynamics between these people. Her issues with her mom, her relationship with her dad and her sister; and her clashes Mrs. Van Daan and Mr. Dussel - are so intriguing to me. I always thought that Anne had an insight beyond her years. And I CANNOT imagine the stomach-wrenching fear they felt when they were discovered.
Anamika. I think you just don't really understand why people are so upset about you're comment. But when you use the words hate and Anne Frank together you are ,unintentionally, hurting people. Because Anne Frank died because of hate. You'd better used 'didn't liked' over 'hate'. And I don't think you know about this but you posted this comment around the same time the news came out that a 4th person died because of the attack on the jewish museum in Brussels. You see... .And now, no I didn't hate the diary of Anne Frank because it's not written to hate or to love but to understand that Anne was nothing more than an innocent teenage girl who died because she was who she was. You might not like Anne's personalty, or find her diary boring (I know there are no lions fighting white witches or people going to magic school, there are not even vampires in it ;)) But it's a book to understand not to hate or love.
Sandeep, I think you are giving Anamika too much credit and too much power. stupidity and ignorance do not equate to great evil.
Sandeep, I don't disagree with anything you said, except fir concluding as you did that she(or he?) is a great devil, a small minded fool is more like it.
So... let me see if I understand this correctly: you say you "hate" a book about a girl subjected to the hate doled out via persecution by Hitler and his band of Nazis. While this book doesn't have a plot really, it is a rare insight into someone's survival at a pivotal point in our history. Anne Frank, and all of the people who had to hide during this time, were brave and I wish we knew more of their stories. Perhaps putting yourself into a another's shoes would help you like the diary better. Either way, it is a diary - so it isn't really open to your criticism (keep in mind that when Anne wrote it, she wasn't writing it for the public; had she survived the Holocaust, we never would have read it). It just is. Blessings!
Why don't we stop sniping at each other - OK?
I don't know why people would complain that the diary is boring. For crying out loud she was in hiding, it's not like she could go out and live a full and exciting life.
Anamika wrote: "I literally hate this diary.I hated it even before I read it.But I thought I was being paranoid and read it,yet no change.Anyone else having the same problem?"I had to read this book in high school. I didn't really care for it. As an adult, I kept reading reviews on how it was one of the great pieces of literature in our life time. So, I thought maybe I was just too immature to appreciate it when I read it, so I reread it. I still didn't care for it. I appreciate the history of it and would even say I'm glad I read it, but I would never it was GREAT literature.
I hate it as well. Boring book.
sorry, I think we have a mismatch of expectations. This book is not a great literary work, along the lines of Shakespeare, Faulkner, Joyce or so, but it is an incredible look inside the ordinary life of a teenager during most extraordinary times. it is more a historical, anthropological piece of non fiction, not a great read in the sense literature, though, all in all, she isn't bad as a young writer. to hate this is like hating the emancipation proclamation. it aint about the writing, its about what it says.
My guess is that she felt forced to read it for school and that's why she hates it. She would rather read a different book or no book at all because maybe the questions are too hard for her to answer. I don't know how young you are, Anamika, but when you're older you'll see how wrong you were. You'll come across this discussion that you posted about how you hated "this Diary" and you'll reread it, and you'll understand the painful story.
And then maybe not. That's the generation today–numb to history.
Carly wrote: "My guess is that she felt forced to read it for school and that's why she hates it. She would rather read a different book or no book at all because maybe the questions are too hard for her to answ..."I completely agree with you Carly. One I think she is looking for attention. She is unable to explain why or what it is she hates about it. Two, she received the attention. But, hey, at least she is reading.
Anamika. . . you say there are "a lot of things" you "hate" about this book.What things?
If you don't explain why you didn't like the book, then people will just think you're trolling for attention. It's fine to not like books, but simply putting it out there that you don't like it and asking if anyone else doesn't like it is not really an interesting topic for discussion. What kind of pointless discussion is that? It's just a confirmation of your own viewpoint from others. No consideration of other ideas.
Emma wrote: "Anamika. I think you just don't really understand why people are so upset about you're comment. But when you use the words hate and Anne Frank together you are ,unintentionally, hurting people. Bec..."That was beautiful, Emma. I have great appreciation to the way have phrased your comment. You have not replied irrationally, consequently returning the hate. You did, however, show why the many other commenters were so offended. You have allowed a chance for learning. And I thank you for that.
Anamika wrote: "One more time I repeat:I just want to know whether anyone else hates the diary.I understand that Anne Frank has suffered many difficulties and I'm not saying it is lame.Al I want to know is whether..."No - I don't agree with your opinion - however it would have had more validity if you hadn't followed up "hate" with the statement that you hadn't even read the book! This sort of thing is bound to upset people, particularly in the case of such an iconic figure as Anne Frank, and all that she represents. I think you must has known this when you posted your comment.
I would have more respect for your opinion of you had read the book and then explained why you "hate" it so much; without that people are going to judge you on
what is really a very silly comment. Hopefully you'll grow out of the immature stage you're in and learn to express your opinions in a more thoughtful and considered way :)
Emma wrote: "Anamika. I think you just don't really understand why people are so upset about you're comment. But when you use the words hate and Anne Frank together you are ,unintentionally, hurting people. Bec..."Very well said.
Anamika wrote: "One more time I repeat:I just want to know whether anyone else hates the diary.I understand that Anne Frank has suffered many difficulties and I'm not saying it is lame.Al I want to know is whether..."Anamika, it is interesting that you haven't figured this out yet. I don't think you will find many, if any one exists, who will actually hate this diary in a site for book readers. As can be noticed from the postings from educated readers, it is difficult to hate this book if you have a clue, of what it is about. You may find people that hate in different sites, as neonazis, skinheads, jihadists or uber religious fanatics-- non of them educated readers.
Anamika wrote: "One more time I repeat:I just want to know whether anyone else hates the diary.I understand that Anne Frank has suffered many difficulties and I'm not saying it is lame.Al I want to know is whether..."Anamika, I'm a leetle confused.
"I literally hate this diary.I hated it even before I read it.But I thought I was being paranoid and read it,yet no change.Anyone else having the same problem?"
"I literally hate this diary."
???
Texting or Twitter might be better for you than Goodreads comments, Anamika--you can practically take polls to figure out if people agree with you or not. On Facebook you can get liked or not for your statement as well, if that's all you want, but you might get more critique--and maybe get shut down in the end, which isn't your objective, I think. Here, most readers like to expect others to delve a bit deeper--of course, it's your choice to contribute insights into your feelings or not.
Good luck with your future literary endeavors...may your provocations be thoughtful and your ratings mindset touch those who read your posts a little more lightly...this isn't really all about the STARS anyway.
Anamika wrote: "One more time I repeat:I just want to know whether anyone else hates the diary..."But you are not understanding how much damage you can cause with the word "hate". I know that nowadays it's a word that is lightly used. Despite that, it's a strong and harsh word. Saying you dislike or it wasn't your cup of tea is one thing, but hate takes it to a new level. A dangerous level, at that. It opens door to people being hurt, whether you meant to do so or not. We, as a people, need to remember to tread lightly, be considerate of the feelings of others. On the internet and especially in everyday life.
No I did not hate this book Anamika and you are perfectly entitled to your opinion. However I think that some people are wondering how you can 'hate' something before you read it. It just suggests a closed mind....and I am not meaning to offend you when I say that.
Linda wrote: "No I did not hate this book Anamika and you are perfectly entitled to your opinion. However I think that some people are wondering how you can 'hate' something before you read it. It just suggests ..."Yes, that´s it - a closed mind.
Anamika, i think that all of us who answered just don´t understand a couple of things:
- Why "hating" before reading it?
- Why not explaining what triggered that feeling?
As many have said before, this is not a work of fine literature - it was not supposed to be read my anyone, so it´s the considerations of a teenager in a very peculiar and anguishing situation.
The fact that it survived to our day shows that it´s a window, opened to a time and events that most (or all) of us didn´t witnissed.
It seems that you want validation for your opinion rather than discuss seriously what rattled you so much.
The one thing that leapt to my mind in trying to understand how someone could hate a book before they read it, was that someone else had put so much pressure on them, or lectured them so much about it, that ti turned them against the book before it even had a chance to touch them. So now I have to ask: is this the issue? I really like some of the poetic ways people have discussed Anne Frank on this thread- very moving. That's what I love about GR. Bookloving,lol.
starting a discussion about hating a book without reasoning is not a discussion about the book, its contents or legacy. It will become a discussion about some attention seeking person that knowingly searches out titles to get personal attention instead of talking about a book.My advise would be unless she comes up with anything of an explanation ignore her apparent bigoted ideas. Let this thread die, she will undoubtedly pop up in another thread with a similar attempt to gain personal recognition.
I didnt hate this book, in fact I loved it in the beginning it was amazing but somewhere in the middle it just lost all appeal it just come on so gradualy that to this day I still cannot tell you when I stoped enjoying this book. This is one of those books that I've tried to read a few times and every time I wonder why I ever stopped but then I hit that spot again and I always put it down. I never end up finishing this book no matter how much I want to.
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