As I thought, I am thoroughly enjoying these essays. I don't think anyone could argue that Hitch was not a good writer. He was brilliant. And I find myself enjoying being able to read someone that I'm usually going to disagree with. As it turns out, it's kind of fun to get all worked up and try to think of ways I would argue the opposite point of view, but also to see if he can convince me of his. And sometimes he does. Christopher Hitchens has challenged me in ways that make me uncomfortable and vulnerable and in turn, has forced me to want to be a more involved listener, a better researcher, a participant. I no longer want to be a bystander. I want to be a part of the conversation--whatever it may be--and make determinations that are true to who I am. There aren't many writers I can say that about--he may be the only one. I started reading this book at the beginning of 2010, it has been with me every time I have moved house and travelled quite a distance on public transport and various other trips I have taken in this time. I'm sad to have finished it. It also feels like an accomplishment! The last essay was one of my favourites and the broadness of topics makes for a very educational and thought provoking 3 1/2 years.
What do You think about Arguably: Selected Essays (2011)?
Supposedly a smart man. How could he have been pro-Iraq war?
—k8765
A master of modern rhetoric. Never a dull page.
—Chavonjb02
