I will re-read books that I really enjoyed, or that impressed me in some other way. But, I typically wait many years before doing so. I've recently re-read books that I had read in the 70s and 80s. They still impress me, but now I find even more reasons to be impressed.
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Originally Posted by pdurrant
It depends on the book. Many mystery/detective novels depend on the absence of knowledge of the villain, which makes re-reading them not half as much fun as the first read. Most Agatha Christies fall into this category.
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In some cases I will re-read a book knowing the villain and outcome -- supposedly the major spoilers -- in order to gain a better appreciation of the author's skill in setting up the outcome and unveiling the villain. It has to be a very good book, because knowing these spoilers is a big handicap, but knowing what to watch for, and how it is handled, can also be rewarding.