SueK Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 I read the back about the synopsis, only if the title and front cover lure me in. Does anyone read the last chapter first? I have heard of people doing that, and for me it is unthinkable! I know A LOT of people that read the last chapter first. My mum is one of them. I can't understand it, especially if it is a whodunnit. What is the point:blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrysalis_stage Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I know A LOT of people that read the last chapter first. My mum is one of them. I can't understand it, especially if it is a whodunnit. What is the point:blush: I read the back about the synopsis, only if the title and front cover lure me in. Does anyone read the last chapter first? I have heard of people doing that, and for me it is unthinkable! I would never do it, and cannot understand why someone would want to do it either....unless they do not like surprises... My bf picks up my books and reads a page near the end to annoy me and says 'oh who is so and so and why is he doing that' :motz:I need to do it to him sometime get my own back but I can't bring myself to do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawr Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 That doesn't make sense to me either reading the last chapter :S I usually try the introduction and then one around the middle area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ophelia Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Title first to get my interest and then the first sentence or two will usually persuade me whether or not to buy/borrow the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookJumper Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 I will quite often read the last sentence. Usually it will not contain a spoiler (not many books have last sentences such as "Then, he died." or "She married someone else." or "The butler did it."), but rather an indication as to the message of the book (that is to say, how it wants to leave its readers feeling), which enables me to distinguish between books that will depress me or inspire me, make me shed tears of sadness or joy, and (most importantly) between books that will mean something to me and books which will leave me cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ainimountei Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 i check the synopsis and then start reading it. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Readwine Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 I usually read the back blurbs, then the review snippets (if any) in the front. But always open a page at random, read a little as to the written style and check out the print. If it is too small or not easy on the eyes, I opt to leave it behind or if it sounds too good, I check out audible or different editions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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