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Originally Posted by ApK
I disagree. It can wind up leaving a bad taste in your mouth, and skew your impression of reading which can lead to an unwillingness to try similar books (or, God forbid, any books) later on.
But it's akin to the risk of sunburn...still better to risk going outside then to stay under a rock your whole life.
And the best "sunscreen" for the book concern is friends and family (and maybe even forums) who can recommend books that they think you'll enjoy and understand.
ApK
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I think that applies to books you're forced to read. If you're reading by choice, if you don't like it, you'll just put it down and move onto something else.