12-05-2021, 12:14 PM | #16 | |
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12-05-2021, 12:34 PM | #17 | |
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12-05-2021, 01:26 PM | #18 | |
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Obviously, the 'you' in your post - a 10-year old thread that may, admittedly, have taken some time to finish reading the 15 prior posts - refers only to you in your very first post. But do not be deterred: We will all keep an eye on your next post. Last edited by Dr. Drib; 12-05-2021 at 05:12 PM. |
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12-05-2021, 02:37 PM | #19 |
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If my mind wanders while reading, invariably it's because the book isn't engaging. Then it's time to move on to the next book on my list (ever growing, thanks to eReaderIQ).
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12-05-2021, 03:36 PM | #20 |
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I read for pleasure, not for work. So I'm free to read as slowly or as fast as I want. I'm in no competition with anyone.
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12-05-2021, 04:26 PM | #21 | |
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12-05-2021, 04:29 PM | #22 |
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12-05-2021, 04:56 PM | #23 |
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I’m at the high end of reading speed whether I am reading pbook or an ebook. I don’t think that I am missing much compared to slower readers other than the lack of Mount TBR. OTOH, your mileage may vary.
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12-05-2021, 06:13 PM | #24 | |
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No. I’m a slow reader and I’m totally engrossed in the book. If my mind wanders it is because the book is not engaging me. If it happens too often I’ll drop the book and move on to another. |
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12-05-2021, 06:14 PM | #25 |
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12-05-2021, 07:41 PM | #26 |
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I am basically the same except I naturally read quickly. If, however I am rereading a much loved book, I may read more slowly because I am enjoying the text and how it is written so much.
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12-05-2021, 08:29 PM | #27 | |
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As for fast or slow reading... my daughter reads fast (probably four or five times faster than me) but she reads for enjoyment also. Speed (fast or slow) is not the point, it's worrying about it that would seem to get in the way of enjoying a book. At least that's the way I see it. |
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12-05-2021, 08:33 PM | #28 |
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Exactly. I couldn't care less what someone else thinks about my reading speed (which can vary wildly, depending on whether I read for enjoyment or scan for information. After 30 years of reading in English, my reading speed is pretty much the same in English and Estonian, so language doesn't play a role).
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12-05-2021, 09:09 PM | #29 |
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Old timers may remember the tv commercials for Evelyn Wood speed reading.
https://www.pryor.com/training-produ...speed-reading/ |
12-05-2021, 11:14 PM | #30 | |
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