I'm weird. Yeah, I know that's not exactly a revelation, but I wonder if others share some of my quirks. For example, I go back and re-read my favorite books several times. I know people often re-read what they like, but I go back and back and back. For example, I just finished reading World War Z...for the eighth time. And this is far from the only book I've done this with. I'll bet I've read each Harry Potter book over a dozen times each, Guns of the South nearly 20, and Ready Player One approaching half a dozen. In fact, I have a tendency to go back and re-read something I've really enjoyed more than I am to pick up something new. Why is that?
I think it's because they're comfortable. I know and love the characters, and I know I already like the story. I also enjoy finding nuggets I missed the first time or five, so it's like something (slightly) new each time. Am I the weird one, or are there any other weirdos out there who do something similar? Remember, this isn't a movie that only takes up two and a half hours of your life - a book is a major commitment of time. Is that reassuring or disturbing?
I think it's because they're comfortable. I know and love the characters, and I know I already like the story. I also enjoy finding nuggets I missed the first time or five, so it's like something (slightly) new each time. Am I the weird one, or are there any other weirdos out there who do something similar? Remember, this isn't a movie that only takes up two and a half hours of your life - a book is a major commitment of time. Is that reassuring or disturbing?
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