I’m always amazed to see how some of my friends are just able to read any book recommended to them with no hesitation at all; whereas with me, I need to research what kind of book it is, what ideas the book will be wrestling with, the author and their writing style. Like currently, I am struggling to give “Being and Time” by Martin Heidegger a try as I am more of a fan of Bertrand Russel and analytical philosophy which seems to be scientific in nature – especially when compared to that of Heidegger, so I’ve heard. I feel that if I am spending my time reading something, that I should come away at the end of the book having learned something of value (to me, that’s a pretty subjective statement). I think this is a good thing, as just about every book I’ve chosen to read has been an enlightening and somewhat euphoric experience that cannot be replaced. I wonder though, does anyone else relate?

  • Dagwood222@lemm.ee
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    2 days ago

    I will pick something up without knowing anything about it, but I am pretty quick to give up on a book if I don’t like it.

    One time this backfired on me : I started the book ‘Gone Girl’ and gave up in the first chapter because I couldn’t stand the smug yuppie narrator. Later I saw the movie and read other books by the same author. I realized she was really good at creating unlikeable characters.