This week's question is asked by Aloi from Guiltless Reading blog.
Question:
So would you read a book just because of the hype?
Answer:
No. Nope. Nuh-huh. Nyet. No way. Fuhgeddaboudit.
There are many, many very popular books out there that I have no intention of reading. Ever. Way, way too many of them are YA or it's closely related sibling, NA. For the most part, this is just not my genre. I have issues dealing with teens in real life, why in the hell would I want to deal with them in my free time?
I will say that when hype brings a book to my attention over and over again, I am more likely to do some research on it to decide if it is for me or not. I am one of those odd people who only reads what I think I will like. Call me crazy, but why waste time on reading something that doesn't speak to me.
Do you judge a book on it's hype or by its own merit?
I am somewhat the same. I never thought Hunger Games sounded appealing, although technically I picked it up. Only got through a few pages and just couldn't get into it. With that said, I never planned to pick up Harry Potter, and didn't until all the movies had come out, but I am glad I changed my mind on this one. I just loved it. Happy weekend!
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Meredith’s Musings
What a great answer. Made me laugh.
ReplyDeleteI agree...I will check out the hype, but that doesn't mean I will read it just because it is hyped up.
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Elizabeth
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I agree with your answer, to some extent. While I do pay attention to hype (which happened after I started blogging), there are books I totally refuse to read, in spite of it. But I do look into a 'hyped up' book, by checking out reviews on Goodreads, Shelfari, and Amazon. If I like what I discover, I will definitely give the book a chance.
ReplyDeleteGreat answer! Have a nice weekend!! : )
I always knew hype was going on before blogging, but unless a personal friend recommended the book, I let it pass. One of the best things I have discovered with blogging are all the new friends I have. *grin*
ReplyDeleteI commented on yours. Hopefully I made you laugh again. ;)
ReplyDeleteI read Harry Potter after falling in love with the first 2 films. I will admit, I didn't even know they existed until I saw the movies. *face palm* YES, I was that out of it! I started reading them with the idea that the books are usually better, and wasn't disappointed. (Though I admit to checking them out of the library and not buying them in case I was wrong.)
ReplyDeleteI haven't read the Hunger Games because of my YA ban, but then I haven't watched the movie yet either. Someone told me that I would enjoy the books, but this was from someone whose opinion I am afraid that I just don't trust. (If you know what I mean :/)
I was told by many I'd love Hunger Games. But it just wasn't for me. The movie was done well I guess, but the whole thing just depressed me. I know, dystopian, not supposed to be like actually fun or anything. But I've read others that still entertained without making me so miserable LOL.
ReplyDeleteI saw a few HP movies before I read the book too. I think 1 & 2. And I checked them out too! I was so annoyed that after so many years there was still a wait on the last two. I usually like to wait for a series to complete before I read it. No patience LOL. Of course, now I have my own shiny set.
Yeah, same here!! :)
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