When reading do you read every word?
Do you ever skip chapters or skim over parts? (question courtesy of Wendy)
I'm pretty sure I read every word, although if I am in an exciting part of the story, I realize I sometimes skip words to read faster. I then go back and make sure I read them. It's like I can't wait to find out what happens, like a little kid or something.
I don't skip chapters or skim parts as a general rule. I did a few times reading Dr. Zhivago because the author was discussing all this "Russian stuff" that was boring me to death. I can't even really describe exactly what it was, because I tried to understand form the beginning and that didn't quite work out.
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yes -- during exciting scenes, I tend to start skimming so I can see if my hero will really save the day!
LOL, I know exactly what you are talking about - I have the same "little kid" tendencies!
Its hard not to skim to get to the exciting part!
I don't skip chapters but I will skim parts that are boring to me. Otherwise if it's a good book, every single word gets read.
I'm the same way which is why I forced myself to use the bookmark, now it bugs me to read without one!
Hmmm, I don't generally skip or skim. I say generally, because I'm sure there have been exceptions (I just read about your 3rd attempt to read *Portrait of a Lady* ... that was me with *War and Peace*. Lots of skimming/skipping, and I still didn't finish it!)
Dawn: I congratulate you on even attempting War and Peace. My girlfriend read it with some chapter a week website. I know it took quite a long time too!
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