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Old 07-30-2010, 05:21 AM   #81
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I agree. That's why I like re-reading. The first time is to familiarise oneself with the story, get to know it, and to find out if it's the kind of book you'd like to read again. The next time(s) you can focus on - or let your attention drift to - different aspects, perhaps the story, perhaps the prose, perhaps political messages, or something else entirely.

But re-reading can also be "comfort-reading". A well-known book with well-known characters that won't give you any uncomfortable surprises.
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