Bookworms: Do you do what Levar Burton does?

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@Siam_Sam

Only bad people skip to the ending. I think we can at least all agree on that.

Seeing as how I am one of those people…

…I totally agree.

[brujaja]

@kayT

Well, if it makes you guys feel more “mature” that you read every single word in absolutely the order presented, that’s great. Of course, that must mean that you never ever read a novel for the second time, right? Because then you would know the end. Which would make the book meaningless. Right? OK then.

I don’t look at the end, ever. I have no value judgements on what anyone else does. But it is true that I usuallycannot read a book a second time, unless it’s after several years. It’s not just that I remember the ending, it’s that I remember the whole thing.

[kayT]

@brujaja

I don’t look at the end, ever. I have no value judgements on what anyone else does. But it is true that I usuallycannot read a book a second time, unless it’s after several years. It’s not just that I remember the ending, it’s that I remember the whole thing.

You can’t enjoy a novel if you remember it? Have you kissed your wife/husband more than once? Seen a movie more than once? Or do you totally only enjoy novelty? I’m not being sarcastic; I am interested in this line of thinking as it is extremely alien to me. In fact, I go through periods fairly often when I can only enjoy reading things I have read before, like talking to a familiar old friend. So I find the other point of view interesting, but curious.

[elfkin477]

I don’t, but I know several people who do.

[nachtmusick]

@Lamia

Well, congratulations on being picky and easily bored when it comes to reading.

I open a lot of oysters. When I get a pearl, I value it.