" In my effort to read the best classic fiction, I read this book around 2001 or so. I have to say, of the books on that list, I felt this was the worst. The plot is simple, and in this day and age, is very dated. The characters argue with each other endlessly and monotonously, which is 95% of the book, plot being the remaining 5%. I cannot understand why this is considered to be such a classic; I do not recommend it unless you feel like being tortured and bored. It was a chore to read it. "
— Dave, 1/16/2014