Some books, of very interest to me and with well-told stories, make me want to soak in every word.
But skim-ability is exactly what makes all the difference for me with a regular "fun" book. I hate those books that are "just for fun" and put critical information in unlikely locations amidst worthless wordiness. That makes me quickly lose interest because it forces me to read every sentence carefully, and the book had better be a great book and highly entertaining if I'm going to do that.
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