I usually read a lot of books on my own, and don't always enjoy reading books for class. Now, don't get me wrong, there have been several books that I have read in class that have been wonderful to read, but I prefer the idea of reading what i want to read, not what I should read. In his essay, Hornby also said that boredom is also associated with books, which is true, because a lot of people I know hate to read. I think that the message Hornby is trying to get across is that you should read what you want not what you should be, because you will get more out of a book that interests you. You should enjoy what you are reading, not trying to get involved with a story that you are clearly not interested in. Instead of trudging through boring book, you should be ready for what each and every chapter can bring. You can get so much more out of a book that interests you, and you will find that you learn more.
I will only read things that I find appealing, whether they are what I should read or not. I know a lot of people hate a wide variety of books, and they can get more out of the books that interest them the most. Reading should be enjoyable, so why not read a book you know you will enjoy?
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
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I think Hornby would agree with you. Hopefully you're enjoying High Fidelity so far!
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