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Originally Posted by DiapDealer
I rarely—if ever—reread; so I'm lucky in the fact that all the early stuff that I read back then and loved... I still love. Regardless of the quality of the writing. The memory of enjoyment is enough for me. I would never risk spoiling something like that by going back and re-reading it after MY tastes, and MY reading skills have evolved. Not going to do that to myself, the author, or the story. If the person I was back then loved it... I'm happy for him.  |
Interesting point. In my case, I view that person who was myself as long gone; a distant memory and beyond hurting in any way. Rereading some books I knew he liked is a way of getting to know/remember him better, warts and all. Also, re-reading, like eating stodge, is comforting in a way. Suspense in the plot doesn't drown out other, subtler tastes.