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Ever feel guilty if you can't finish a book

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Chocolatefrenzy · 11/09/2022 20:08

I'm reading 'The song of Achilles' by Madeline Miller. It's a book club choice, I'm half way through and really not enjoying it.Feels like homework. I hate giving up on books but wish I was reading something I couldn't put down etc.
So my question is, Do you always try and plough through to the end or do you tend to give up on books if they don't float your boat.

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SirenSays · 11/09/2022 20:21

I used to! Then I forced myself to read one that just never improved and I was annoyed at all the time I'd given to this god awful character. Now if I'm a quarter through and hating it, then i donate the book.

Sally99 · 11/09/2022 20:19

Yes, I feel guilty if I give up on a book. It doesn't happen often but I do feel a failure when giving up as ridiculous as I know it is

NooNakedJacuzziness · 11/09/2022 20:19

Wish I'd given up on Piranesi - I struggled on thinking it would make sense in the end. Did it feck.

knackeredagain · 11/09/2022 20:16

I can dither for months over a book that doesn’t grab me, especially if it’s highly recommended. Shuggie Bain, I’m looking at you.
It’s annoying because some of the best books I’ve read have come together after 200 pages, and been blinding, but it’s a drag getting there and I do give up, often. I love a page turner.

CaptainMyCaptain · 11/09/2022 20:12

I often give up on book club books - life is too short to waste on a boring book. The latest book I gave up on was The Ten Thousand Doors of January. I can still contribute to the discussion when we meet and talk about why I didn't like it.

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