Your emotions take over you while reading ?

latilock123 · Post by **latilock123** » 09 Feb 2016, 20:10

I get really emotional, it's hard to read a book and not feel connected to it.

Kaitlyn12 · Post by **Kaitlyn12** » 17 Feb 2016, 10:26

My emotions do take over. When I read, I often get so into the book that I feel like I am experiencing everything like the characters are. I will laugh, cry, get mad, be upset over what is happening in the book.

EllieJ · Post by **EllieJ** » 19 Feb 2016, 05:19

When I really get into a book I love, I become emotionally attached to the story and characters. One time I was reading Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand on the train and started to tear up. I had to stop reading and look out the window for a bit to compose myself.

TheRavenwoodReview · Post by **TheRavenwoodReview** » 19 Feb 2016, 11:02

Totally. When I read, I see the movie of the book play out in my head as I read and I cry, laugh and gasp out loud. I try no to do this in public, but make no promises. I get a few "Oh my gosh!" thrown in there for good measure, too. I'm not at all dramatic.

~KK

annabanana · Post by **annabanana** » 19 Feb 2016, 13:18

Emotions always take over when I am reading a book. Most of the time I do not realize then someone will ask me why I am smiling and I will realize what had happened. I cry, laugh, smile, and feel the pain as they would. It to me is the best feeling to just fall into a book and to be so immersed in it that it takes over.

CrescentMoon · Post by **CrescentMoon** » 19 Feb 2016, 17:25

There are definitely stories that can really make me feel. I remember the first time I read East of Eden by John Steinbeck. That is my favorite book and I was mostly fine reading the whole thing, but when I read the very last page I couldn't help but cry. It was so touching and moving and then we went in depth with the symbolism in class so I cried even more while reading it.

Xander_22 · Post by **Xander_22** » 19 Feb 2016, 20:22

I mainly get emotional if I really like a character generally. I can get pretty furious especially if I don't like the way other characters treat my favorite. And if an event like a death happens I cry sometimes, but there has to be a great build-up leading to the event.

rockandroll · Post by **rockandroll** » 19 Feb 2016, 21:52

If it's written well yes. I've been happy, angry, and all the above.

Taylor Razzani · Post by **Taylor Razzani** » 21 Feb 2016, 22:22

I'm starting to think I only read dark books with negative emotions, or at least those are the ones that affect my emotions the most. I feel like I definitely get negative if I'm reading a book where things aren't going well for the characters or if something really terrible happens.

Tiffanyrose524 · Post by **Tiffanyrose524** » 23 Feb 2016, 15:05

I always get emotional while reading, makes it hard for people who don't get into books that deep to understand why your crying or laughing

aparsons · Post by **aparsons** » 23 Feb 2016, 17:37

I bawled my eyes out last night when I read about a character dying in battle, and his familiar, a rabbit, dying right there with him. I cry every time I read it. The Subtle Knife, Philip Pullman.

Vivisbooks · Post by **Vivisbooks** » 23 Feb 2016, 20:55

I express a lot of emotion while reading. I laugh, cry, and even scream at books. I get so attached to certain books that I cannot help it. The struggle is real.

anamcara · Post by **anamcara** » 24 Feb 2016, 16:45

I definitely become emotionally invested in a book. The more emotions a book can elicit from me is a really great read. It's also why I prefer reading to audio books and movies.

KAnne820 · Post by **KAnne820** » 27 Feb 2016, 12:37

Yes, my emotions do sometimes take over while reading books. Especially sad parts.

Beautiful_Soul · Post by **Beautiful_Soul** » 27 Feb 2016, 14:07

Kaitlyn12 wrote:My emotions do take over. When I read, I often get so into the book that I feel like I am experiencing everything like the characters are. I will laugh, cry, get mad, be upset over what is happening in the book.

Sounds like me! My husband has asked me before why I get so frustrated or angry with the story after reading. To him "it's just a book!" So when he gets mad at his video games I say "It's just a game!" lol