|
How many of us have spent $10 to see a movie and then felt as if someone literally just stole two hours of our life? I mean where you honestly would have felt less cheated had you bought the ticket and thrown it away, and would even consider paying a buck or two more to have the memory wiped from your brain. The fact that it cost $100 million to make the movie was of no consolation.
That seldom happens with a book, at least for me. It's not because there aren't terrible books, but because I have better opportunities to determine quality beforehand, at least to a far greater extent. There's books by authors I know are going to provide hours of entertainment, not to mention a level of emotional and intellectual fulfillment. That experience is not diminished by the price:material cost ratio, nor is it a factor when buying it (unless it's outrageous which rarely is the case). It's tough to put a price on these things.
|