This is a weekly meme hosted by Crazy for Books. This is a chance for people to visit other book-related blogs that they normally wouldn't find and/or visit on their own. To participate, a question must be answered. This week's 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?"
My Answer: This answer can go both ways for me ... Before I started this blog, if I was reading a book and I couldn't get into it, I'd stop reading it. But, now, knowing that I have followers who read my reviews, I tend to force myself thru the book even if I can't get into it.
Why?
Because I don't feel that I can give an adequate review of a book if I don't read all of the material. This may be the first-born OCD gene coming out in me, but it's true. And, I'm not saying that if you're a reviewer and you don't finish a book that you're wrong. It's just that, for me, I feel that since the author gave up their time and energy into actually writing the book (even if it is bad) and they sent it to me to read and review, the least I can do is finish it. They may get a long email in return stating every single thing I didn't like about it, but at least I can say I finished it.
If this is your first time to my blog, WELCOME! If this is a repeat visit for you, WELCOME BACK! Either way, I hope everyone has a fantastic Friday night and a fabulous weekend! =)
Why?
Because I don't feel that I can give an adequate review of a book if I don't read all of the material. This may be the first-born OCD gene coming out in me, but it's true. And, I'm not saying that if you're a reviewer and you don't finish a book that you're wrong. It's just that, for me, I feel that since the author gave up their time and energy into actually writing the book (even if it is bad) and they sent it to me to read and review, the least I can do is finish it. They may get a long email in return stating every single thing I didn't like about it, but at least I can say I finished it.
If this is your first time to my blog, WELCOME! If this is a repeat visit for you, WELCOME BACK! Either way, I hope everyone has a fantastic Friday night and a fabulous weekend! =)
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hey! thanks for stopping by my blog, your blog is so cute!! have agreat weekend :)
ReplyDeleteI don't usually have to put a book down without finishing it because I'm a picky reader :) But I really like your justification for continuing to read a book even if you're not into it. I wish I could say the same thing, but on the off chance that I do start a book that I end up not liking, I usually stop reading after about 100 pages.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend :)
See, I feel blog reviews should still, primarily be for the blog owner. I do mine to keep track of my books... so if I don't finish one, I'm still going to review it, but I'll make sure it's known I didn't finish XD
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