Sunday, March 1, 2009

Monday Musings




Today's Question...

When reading do you read every word? Do you ever skip chapters or skim over parts? (question curtesy of Wendy)


My Answer...I have to admit, there are times when I do skim. I don't skip whole chapters, but sometimes if there's too much narration or description, I'll skim through. Also, if it's a boring book and I just want to get to the end, I'll skim. I know I should probably stop reading a book if I find it that boring, but for some reason, I just can't. Probably has something to do with spending the money for a book, so I figure I should read the entire thing even if it's awful. In any case, back to the question...yep, I do skim. It's not often that I do that, but it does happen.

What do you do?

14 comments:

  1. I'm the same way. I feel like I should save time and just stop reading a boring book but I can't bring myself to give up.

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  2. I'm a naturally fast reader, but, yes, I skim, too. I skim through description of scenery when it starts to become too much, and, at times, when the main character is in too much jeopardy in a mystery, I'll skim through that chapter. And, then, at times, I read every word because the writing is so wonderful.

    Lesa Holstine
    http://lesasbookcritiques.blogspot.com

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  3. I too find it almost impossible to stop reading a book it it's bad, even if it's a library book. One exception is that if I feel the urge to throw the book across the room more than four times, then it's time to give it up!

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  4. If I'm not enjoying a book, I may skim, but only because I don't like to abandon a book. If it helps me get thru a bad book, I will, but I don't like to.

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  5. Part skim, part plod of a reader. BTW love all the photos of cats!!!

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  6. I have a hard time not finishing a book that I've bought, which is probably why I get most of my books from the library - that way I don't have to worry about it!

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  7. I always finish books too but I am also guilty of a little skimming. sometimes you just can't help it

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  8. Those books with long drawn out detail and explanation are just asking to be skimmed. I've never really cared if the protagonist is wearing a silky dress the color of the finest Cabernet with a polka dot, ruched bodice and a ruffle that falls just below her well toned calf while carrying a bejeweled sparkling bag the shade of the evening. The author can say, "she wore a red dress," and I'd be just fine!

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  9. Debbie/Mae/Lisa/Kate/Erika - I wish I could stop reading a book when I get bored, but I just feel like I have to keep trying. The most I'll do is put it aside and try reading it another time.

    Lesa - Exactly! Too much description of the scenery puts me to sleep.

    Zetor - Thanks!

    bookfool - Yep, clothing and scenery. I really don't need indepth descriptions.

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  10. My first instinct was to say that I read every word, but then I realized that isn't quite true. Didn't I skim a little yesterday while reading The Woman in White, after all? I do skim on occasion, usually only a paragraph that is overly descriptive and doesn't do anything for the story.

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  11. My first thought was that I don't skim either, but then I realized I do. Descriptions can be a little much for me.

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  12. that cat's adorable!!!! :)
    -amy

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