60 page rule. Then I gave up. It got great reviews but did nothing for me. I couldn't keep track of the characters, and couldn't tell you what was going on by 60 pages. I've got 88 books on my list to read this year and can't waste my time on books that don't grab me.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Book Review: Tree of Smoke by Denis Johnson
60 page rule. Then I gave up. It got great reviews but did nothing for me. I couldn't keep track of the characters, and couldn't tell you what was going on by 60 pages. I've got 88 books on my list to read this year and can't waste my time on books that don't grab me.
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Well, it's good to know when to quit and move on.
I'm not familiar with this novel, but I salute you for going on instead of toughing it out and having a miserable experience. That's not what reading's about!
I'm working on moving on when a book doesn't grab me, this year. So far, two DNFs. I've never kept track but I decided to pay attention to how many I set aside. Really, it feels good to just let go rather than shoving your way through a book, doesn't it?
Oh no, I've got this on my TBR list this year. I hope I like it. I wish I could just move on with books I don't enjoy. I have a hard time quitting. The only book that I never finished is The Three Junes by Julia Glass, but it's still on my nightstand so I can pick it up again. The sad part is that I've only got a few more chapters to go.
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