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deebee Posted Tue 24 Jul, 2007 7:58 PM |
| Aaah, it's great to be on holiday and I've finally got a bit of time to read (good old escapism girlie stuff) I'm on my 3rd book and have ruined everything AGAIN by cheating and reading the last page. I do this every time and just can't help it. There's never any major surprise at the end - the girl always gets the guy, aaaw! |
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AbsolutPurple Posted Tue 24 Jul, 2007 8:01 PM |
would it hurt if you replied to my messages ?
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deebee Posted Tue 24 Jul, 2007 8:06 PM |
| I'm getting there -patience my dear :-) |
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AbsolutPurple Posted Tue 24 Jul, 2007 8:07 PM |
| i tend to read last pages in thrillers |
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DAKOTA Posted Tue 24 Jul, 2007 8:08 PM |
deebee wrote: Aaah, it's great to be on holiday and I've finally got a bit of time to read (good old escapism girlie stuff) I'm on my 3rd book and have ruined everything AGAIN by cheating and reading the last page. I do this every time and just can't help it. There's never any major surprise at the end - the girl always gets the guy, aaaw!
I tend not to cheat, I'm a fast reader so it only takes me a few hours if I'm that into it, so I've never really thought about skipping ahead.
I do read the first few pages when picking out a new book. I've had bad experiences with not liking the writing style of an author, so I just want to make sure it reads well before I pick it up. I once read a book where the entire thing was written in present tense. It was awful.
I need to start reading again! I wonder if anybody has any recommendations that don't involve the words "Harry" or "Potter"? |
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deebee Posted Tue 24 Jul, 2007 8:08 PM |
| Spoils it though, doesn't it? Especially a thriller where things could go one way or another. |
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AbsolutPurple Posted Tue 24 Jul, 2007 8:14 PM |
deebee wrote: Spoils it though, doesn't it? Especially a thriller where things could go one way or another.
sometimes i'm so into it i cannot resist - i'll start a book around 8 pm and at 3 pm i'll be in agony to find the plot. |
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deebee Posted Tue 24 Jul, 2007 8:20 PM |
| Oh yep, know exactly what you mean. I've been told that reading is supposed to help me fall asleep so I tried it a few nights but kept reading until the early hours of the morning and was knackered. |
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deebee Posted Tue 24 Jul, 2007 8:25 PM |
DAKOTA wrote: deebee wrote: Aaah, it's great to be on holiday and I've finally got a bit of time to read (good old escapism girlie stuff) I'm on my 3rd book and have ruined everything AGAIN by cheating and reading the last page. I do this every time and just can't help it. There's never any major surprise at the end - the girl always gets the guy, aaaw!
I tend not to cheat, I'm a fast reader so it only takes me a few hours if I'm that into it, so I've never really thought about skipping ahead.
I need to start reading again! I wonder if anybody has any recommendations that don't involve the words "Harry" or "Potter"?
I read really slowly which is why it's only something I do when I'm on hols. I've got no will-power though to make it to the end wthout a peek. I can't recommend anything which might stimulate the brain cells I'm afraid although I know there are people on here who might be able to help. |
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AbsolutPurple Posted Tue 24 Jul, 2007 8:26 PM |
deebee wrote: Oh yep, know exactly what you mean. I've been told that reading is supposed to help me fall asleep so I tried it a few nights but kept reading until the early hours of the morning and was knackered.
It all depends and yr reading material - forget sleep if you're reading James Ellroy, his books are not only excellent but very violent ! I recommend "American tabloids".
A trick i use when i cannot sleep : i tell myself i shouldn't sleep.
And there are nights when i have insomnia and then i just don't care - i read, listen to the radio....i know i'm going to be a wreck the day after but i can cope with it.
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deebee Posted Tue 24 Jul, 2007 8:30 PM |
| Abs, I don't want stuff that'll give me nightmares - I don't sleep enough as it is. What is supposed to be the average amount of sleep a night. People can't believe it when I say I can't survive on only 7. I feel like I've been hit by a truck otherwise. My husband only sleeps for about 6 (if that) - I then feel like the lazy slob cos I can't get up in the morning! |
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AbsolutPurple Posted Tue 24 Jul, 2007 8:48 PM |
deebee wrote: Abs, I don't want stuff that'll give me nightmares - I don't sleep enough as it is. What is supposed to be the average amount of sleep a night. People can't believe it when I say I can't survive on only 7. I feel like I've been hit by a truck otherwise. My husband only sleeps for about 6 (if that) - I then feel like the lazy slob cos I can't get up in the morning!
7 hours is too little for me too.
James Ellroy books don't give nightmares because they're so gripping you cannot sleep. |
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deebee Posted Tue 24 Jul, 2007 8:52 PM |
| Are they VERY explicit? and describe everything in minute detail so you get a good picture in your head. |
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AbsolutPurple Posted Tue 24 Jul, 2007 8:53 PM |
deebee wrote: Are they VERY explicit? and describe everything in minute detail so you get a good picture in your head.
just skip tortures and you're fine - like i said "American tabloid" is the best. |
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Lucile Posted Tue 24 Jul, 2007 8:53 PM |
deebee wrote: Abs, I don't want stuff that'll give me nightmares - I don't sleep enough as it is. What is supposed to be the average amount of sleep a night. People can't believe it when I say I can't survive on only 7. I feel like I've been hit by a truck otherwise. My husband only sleeps for about 6 (if that) - I then feel like the lazy slob cos I can't get up in the morning!
I know what you mean Debbie. I usually need about 9 hours to feel ok the next day but I can't sleep that long when I'm working so I'm always sleep deprived during the school year. I have to find time to sleep during the weekends though because I suffer from spasmophilia and I don't rest properly nasty fits kick in. What I hate most is having to be in the classroom at 8am. I'm not as efficient as I should be... |
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