This weeks Book Blogger Hop question is: ."When you read a book that you just can't get into, do you stick it out and keep reading or move to your next title?"This really is an excellent question. I think a lot of readers grapple with this issue. Personally, if a book doesn't have my attention, for whatever reason, fairly early on - it's probably not going to grab me. For the most part, I will set the book aside and move on to another one that I want to read. There are so many great books and so many that I want to read or even re-read, that I just can't spend my time on a book I really don't like or just can't get involved with
Of course, there are a couple of exceptions. One, if it's a book I've agreed to read and review, I stick it out and then review it. As a writer, I know how important feedback is to all involved in the process; writer, publisher, booksellers, etc.
Another time I'll make an exception is when someone whose opinion I value tells me it's worth it to stick it out with the book. I don't always end up agreeing with whomever but more times than not - in these instances - I have been glad that I kept with the book.
Generally speaking, I do move on, though. How about you?
I don't like wasting my time on books I'm having a hard time reading, so generally if I still can't get into a book after 50 to 100 pages, I call it quits. If it's for review though, I do try to finish it :)
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Maybe my TBR pile wouldn't be so large if I didn't stubbornly wade through every single book that I can get my hands on whether I'm enjoying it or not lol
ReplyDeleteI have the inexplicable readers' guilt complex that means I find it difficult to give up on a book, even a library book which I have invested no money into. Which is silly really as I could be using that time reading something I like better.
ReplyDeletei finish the vast majority of the books I read. that said, there's plenty that go back to the library unfinished, or I bought them and their just not for me and i trade them at the used bookstore.
ReplyDeleteif i slog it out, and book is just OK, or not so hot, you'll know it by my review!
I let myself give up at 100 pages, but I have to really not like the book. If I have the slightest interest I'll carry on.
ReplyDeleteDo you still review it if you hated a book you got for review, or are you more hesitant as an author to give negative feedback, knowing how it would effect you?
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ReplyDeleteHeather - If I've made a commitment to review a book I definitely do so; even if I didn't like it. The thing is, in that case, I won't just say I didn't like it. Instead, I try to offer the constructive criticism I would appreciate as an author. I know there have been times I haven't realized something was weak until it was pointed out to me.
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ReplyDeleteI also feel that I must complete a book that an author or publisher sent me. It's only fair because I agreed to read it.
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