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This week's question is: How do you handle a book you don’t like? Do you DNF or do you power through?
MY ANSWER: Well, it really depends on how much I am not liking the book. Sometimes I feel like some have the potential to be something good, so I will power through that one. And sometimes, it turns out I was right and the book did get better towards the end. Or sometimes it was still as unenjoyable as I thought it was, yet there's still this tiny tingle of hope for the better for the next book.
Other times, if I am really, really not enjoying one I will quit wherever I am in the book. Although, that doesn't happen too much. I usually find myself powering through the book because I want to at least finish the first one to give it a full chance. But there have been times I started skimming through the end and those are usually ones I don't enjoy at all. But yeah, there have been a few DNF reads on my blog, so I can't say that I've never done it. Just very rarely it seems!
I rarely do it too! By the way.. my book club is reading White Cat next month so thanks again for sending it to me!!
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Angela's Anxious Life
I love White Cat! I hope you enjoy it :)
Delete- Kritika @ Snowflakes and Spider Silk
I hate when I have to start skimming! Thanks for stopping by My FF!
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I don't usually like when books have a slow beginning, but it's great when they have a good climax/end. :)
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Jackie @Jackie's Book World
I have at times, stopped reading and come back to it and I've felt better about it.
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Naomi @ Nomi’s Paranormal Palace
I can't help it, once I'm committed to a book, I have to finish it.
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Have a good weekend.
Marilyn @ Marilyn's Mystery Blog
I've done the "skim" for potential DNFs too. Sometimes knowing that the book does get better is enough to persuade me to power though.
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My FF
Thanks for stopping by my FF, Jessica!
ReplyDeleteI used to forge on and on with a book I wasn't enjoying. It's two years down the line almost, and I seriously don't do that anymore. If I don't enjoy something, I set it aside. Life's too short, and there are loads of books waiting to be read.
Have a good weekend.
Sandra SSBF Blog
Sometimes there just are too many books and I'd much rather read something I really want to read!! Thanks for stopping by, hope you have an amazing weekend!
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I have trouble 'letting' myself DNF, but I think I'll try to be better about it. Reading is supposed to be a pleasure, and if I can't find anything pleasurable or enjoyable in a book, I should really just put it down...
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my FF post earlier. Have a fantastic Friday, Jessica!
Just popping by to say hi. I'm guilty of a little skimming too. If I still can't get into things and I'm getting desperate, I'll skip to the back and read forward and then go back to my original spot. I eventually finish somewhere in the middle. Thanks for stopping by
ReplyDeleteSometimes when I have trouble with a book I go to another one and well if I forget I was reading the other one then I figure I didn't need to read it..lol. Thanks for stopping by my blog!
ReplyDeleteI amy join Follow Friday next week, as I just came across your meme! There are some books I DNF for all kinds of reasons. But I do feature a lot of books even though I may not do a full review.
ReplyDeleteYes, I like to give the book a chance too. So I power through.
ReplyDeleteHere is my FF http://between-my-lines.blogspot.fr/2013/08/feature-and-follow-20-dnf-or-power.html
Have a great month!
Good answer. I agree. Happy Friday :)
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http://www.itchingforbooks.com/2013/08/feature-and-follow-58.html
I typically end up skimming something before I put it down too just to try and finish it. I've put some down for good, but not too many.
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Meredith’s Musings
I think I'm that way, too. It sort of depends on my mood. Sometimes I just have more patience to power through than at other times. Sometimes, the plot may be slow, but I keep reading in hopes that it will pick up. Other times, the writing is so horrible that, although I determine to power through, I just can't and eventually give up. Good points! :D
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Great answer. I'm the same. I power through, wondering (hoping) the book gets better. There have been enough times that was the case that I've made a habit to try my all to finish now. Some books just need a chance. ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by earlier, as always, Jessica! ♥
Raina @ The LUV'NV
Old follower
Thanks for stopping by my FF! I don't think I have as much perseverance as you - I don't always finish the first books of series if I don't like the characters/writing.
ReplyDeleteThat's a good point, sometimes it takes a while to get to the point where I like a book. I'll usually go at least halfway unless I REALLY don't like it, but that's rare.
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I sort-of get what you mean. When I was reading The Hunt by Andrew Fukuda, I really wasn't liking it one bit... but I could see SO much potential for a great sequel! I doubt I'll be picking it up anytime soon though... Maybe one day!
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I always follow through on books for fear of missing out on something. I'm an old follower! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you rarely DNF! But I understand when you do :)
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Alyssa @ The Eater of Books!
I have yet to DNF, but if I come across a book I truly can't get into, I think I'm going to have to start. There's just not enough time to get stuck on books that aren't amazing.
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Jessica@Lovin' Los Libros
Thanks for dropping by!
ReplyDeleteI usually give a book a decent chance but if I don't like the MC it's a DNF for me.
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Kimberly @ Once Upon a YA Book
You're right that it really could all be worth it by the time that you make it to the end :D I know that I've only DNF'd a few as well. Love your answer. Thank you so much for stopping by my FF. Old follower :D Jaclyn @ JC's Book Haven.
ReplyDeleteI get what you mean. I completely disliked Delirium, but the ending was worth the read, hehe. Thanks for stopping by. Old follower.
ReplyDeleteI rarely DNF. Thanks for stopping by my FF. -Following.
ReplyDeleteI usually power through too, but there's definitely been books I wish I had DNFed!
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I haven't ever had a DNF until now. I think since I'm 3/4 of the way through, I'll try to finish it. :O Thanks for stopping by My FF @ Donnie Darko Girl. :D
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