Would you re-read a book you hated?
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Re: Would you re-read a book you hated?
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If the person's reading tastes have had a dramatic change since then, that might be a good reason to try a book again. Mine have not, so I definitely wouldn't.
If the reason I hated the book in the first place was because it felt too immature or the plot wasn't strong enough, then I would likely feel the same way or possibly stronger now. I wouldn't reread those books. But, if it was because I couldn't get into it, I felt it was too slow, or didn't understand the plot in depth, then as an older reader I would be willing to give it another shot in case it was me, not the book.
I do have to say though that some books that I truly HATE I probably couldn't pick up again because of the emotion it caused me. Great Expectations is a perfect example. I started this book in middle school, and it was recommended to me by a teacher I adored and respected. I tried so hard to find something worth enjoying in it, but loathed every minute of it. I made it through 200 pages before I finally gave up. The boredom and contempt mixed with the longing to find something worthy that I experienced reading this text are enough to keep me from trying it again. If I couldn't like it when I really wanted to, how could I enjoy it starting out with contempt?
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That sounds so practical. As a result of hype, I tried reading many books (for the first time) and failed. I haven't tried reading them after that.bmysti00 wrote:I have. Typically if I'm trying to understand the hype around a certain book, I'll reread it or attempt to. I also reread books I read years ago, just to see if I feel differently about it since I'm older.
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