Is there a hugely popular book or author that you just don't get the fuss about?

A natural way to answer

Yes, there is. There's a very famous author whom almost everyone praises, but the books simply don't appeal to me. I genuinely tried to enjoy them, yet I couldn't see what all the excitement was about. Tastes differ, after all.

Key phrases to use

• get an earful — be told off or hear a lot of strong complaints from someone“Say that to fans and you'll get an earful.”
• stick my neck out — say or do something risky that may expose you to criticism“I'll stick my neck out and say I didn't enjoy it.”
• sailed over my head — was too difficult or subtle for you to understand or appreciate“The whole appeal of it sailed over my head.”