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Do you discuss a book after reading

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I find it tiresome
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Absolutely ... for me part of the joy of reading is discussing books, stories & characters, getting opinions of other readers and agreeing or disagreeing with their opinions. I'm constantly amazed at how different readers respond to a book and how heated they can become in defending their opinion ... and I sometimes end up thinking I've read a completly different book!
For me reading may be a solitary pursuit but being a reader is in most cases a gregarious & sociable personality type.
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I find it tiresome
Yes, of course. After discussion, I clear my confusions and get lots of professional knowledge.
Last time, I read about World War and then I concern with my grandpa and he shared the complete story with me. At that time, I felt that i am seeing all world war moment.
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That's a good point made there Vistamind, I think it makes a difference if the book is factual, it's hard then to have conflicting opinions about a book if it is true. Of course it can still be discussed but not in the same way as a work of pure fiction.
I like to discuss books after I have read them, but it has to be with the right person, otherwise your conversation may seem a little tiresome or boring.
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Fran wrote:Absolutely ... for me part of the joy of reading is discussing books, stories & characters, getting opinions of other readers and agreeing or disagreeing with their opinions. I'm constantly amazed at how different readers respond to a book and how heated they can become in defending their opinion ... and I sometimes end up thinking I've read a completly different book!
For me reading may be a solitary pursuit but being a reader is in most cases a gregarious & sociable personality type.
Could not have put it better myself Fran. I cannot believe after all our recommendations to each other that we have not disagreed yet. I am not going to start with "The Gravedigger's Daughter", love it. I am waiting with baited breath to see what you think of "Fatherland" Nose to the grind........Ahhhrrr I have to stop saying that. :)
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I love discussing a book after reading it. Of course, I prefer discussing it with someone who has also read it. Otherwise I run the risk of divulging too much information. If you've not joined a Book Club, I strongly recommend it. You will hear many different opinions on the one book and you are sure to pick up things you missed which, in turn, enhances your reading. And others can learn from your comments, too.
"Every story has three sides to it - yours, mine and the facts" Foster Meharny Russell
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Gannon wrote:
Fran wrote:Absolutely ... for me part of the joy of reading is discussing books, stories & characters, getting opinions of other readers and agreeing or disagreeing with their opinions. I'm constantly amazed at how different readers respond to a book and how heated they can become in defending their opinion ... and I sometimes end up thinking I've read a completly different book!
For me reading may be a solitary pursuit but being a reader is in most cases a gregarious & sociable personality type.
Could not have put it better myself Fran. I cannot believe after all our recommendations to each other that we have not disagreed yet. I am not going to start with "The Gravedigger's Daughter", love it. I am waiting with baited breath to see what you think of "Fatherland" Nose to the grind........Ahhhrrr I have to stop saying that. :)
@Gannon
We won't be disagreeing over Fatherland either ... really enjoying it & I have Pompeii lined up for dessert :lol:
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@Fran

Just leting you know that you might be a little bit disappointed with "Pompeii" after reading "Fatherland". Its not that "Pompeii" is bad, I enjoyed it, its just that imho "Fatherland" is Harris's best work ever.
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Post by selina »

Ofcourse i always discuss after completing my book - the things which i felt about the theme what others thinks, i like to know diverse opinions
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I haven't discussed any yet; but that was one of my reasons for joining this Club. I need to get a 'feel' for 'how to discuss' ... like finding a voice you didn't know you had.
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I live in Mexico and the only thing I miss from the U.S. is my reading group. I thoroughly enjoyed the monthly discussions. Even if we hit a book we all enjoyed we would find things to discuss.
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Sometimes I do, but like Patrick I live in Mexico and no one is here to talk to about reading.
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^ Well you have all the gang here to discuss and that goes for anyone who likes to discuss books- here is where its at 8)
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Thats good, because the only books here are in Spanish, which I know very little of. :lol:
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Post by Va_treehugger »

I love to talk about the books I am reading. The only trouble is finding someone that will listen.
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