My imagination is definitely is at work when I read. I see far more than words when I read; the better the author describes the scene, the more vivid it becomes for me (although my imagination is quite good at filling in any holes). One of my favorite books is Wind in the Willows (I reread it every two or three years). While the plot is simple overall (it is a children's story), the descriptive language paints a vivid image that both places me in the scene and also sets the mood for me.
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