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I can't imagine not re-reading books - I find it akin to having a conversation with an old friend. The same topics may come round, but always with a slightly different spin. So with a favourite book; depending on my mood and what's happening in my life, the same prose can evoke markedly different reactions and allow me to 'see' different nuances. As an example, my copy of 'The Evolution Man' (acquired in 1965 for 2/6d - 12.5p in new money!) is a work I re-read probably at least once a year. Familiarity with the plot allows me to focus on the construction of the sentences and the way they capture the reader.
It works for me; but it's not mandatory for everybody.
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