Would you say that you read about the same amount now as when you were younger? More? Less? Why?? |
I've always been an avid reader, more than willing to lose myself to imagination and live someone else's story. I moved a lot as a kid, never living in one place more than 3 years, so the characters within my favorite books were my safety net... my friends. It sounds sad, but I don't remember feeling sad. Sure, I wanted more social interaction, but sometimes the real thing was disappointing. Characters rarely were. It also helped to see my mother constantly reading. I now understand it was her escape from loneliness, too, but it's still a love we share.
Relative to my free time, I read more now. I rarely watch a TV show. If I have a moment for myself, I'm either writing or reading. I appreciate a good book so much more now. It's a shame I read the classics as a young person, often forced upon me by a teacher. Nothing ruins a book more than being forced to write a report and knowing you have to slant your thoughts to get an A. One of these days, when I can find more of that elusive Time, I'm going to start rereading classics.
Since becoming a published author, I'm more empathetic to the plights of writers. It makes me a kinder reader. I was definitely pickier as a young person. Now, I find reviewing books I don't like very challenging.
How about you... do you read more now or when you were younger? How has your reading perspective changed?
9 comments:
I don't watch much TV either, books are my escape! I was also the same as my favorite characters being my friends as well :)
Here's mine: http://sheenathebookgeek.blogspot.com/2011/10/musing-mondays_31.html
I do agree that the classics are probably wasted on teenagers. I would appreciate them more now.
so many books....so little time!
How I miss the time I would be lost in a book for days at a time. I kept on reading until the book was over.
Nowadays I barely have time to scratch my head ;-)
I have to agree with you the classics are more enjoyable now
Anyes, I also miss getting lost for days in a book! I hate the days on end when I can't fit in time to read.
Caite, Classics should be appreciated, not forced. ;-)
Sheena, Going over to check yours out now.
Thanks so much for your comments and for stopping by!
I read for hours and hours as a child. The thicker the book, the better. Now? Just don't seem to have the attention span. And, sad to say, a certain online game is a big distraction for me.
I agree. It is definitely hard writing a bad review, now that I understand the writing process more and am a little older.
I can understand your sentiments of having the characters feel like friends. I still feel that way about Laura Ingalls Wilder from the "Little House" series. I feel like she was my childhood friend.
I agree - nothing's worse than being forced to read a book you don't want to read. There are too many good books out there waiting for you.
Thanks everyone for commenting and stopping by. I think this prompt hit home for many of us. Happy reading. Hope Time cooperates!
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