Feature and Follow Friday!This weekly meme is hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read. This week's features are The Mile Long Bookshelf and Hardcore Heroine.
How do you handle a book you don’t like? Do you DNF or do you power through?
It just depends, actually. I used to power through every single book that I read, even if I didn't like it at all, but now I kind of just DNF if I don't see the point in finishing. Of course, if it's a review copy, then I definitely have to finish, but no one says I can't skim through the last few pages if I really don't like it. I mean, if people said a certain book was SO GOOD, and I didn't like it halfway through, I'd definitely just finish it and see. If not, I'd probably just drop it. But I'd definitely get halfway through any book before even considering DNF-ing it.
How about you guys?
If you're a new follower, comment below and I'll be more than glad to follow back!
Happy Friday!
**I prefer GFC and/or Bloglovin' followers! Thanks!
Happy Friday :) I have a hard time DNFing, too, but I hope I'll become better at ti. There are so many books I want to read!
ReplyDeleteOld Bloglovin' follower, here's my FF post
You too! And yep! Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteI agree! I keep on going especially if there's a lot of hype over the book. New follower :)
ReplyDeleteFollow me back? http://metaphoricalgirl.blogspot.com/2013/08/ff-friday-1.html
Yep! Thanks for following; sure!
DeleteMy time has become more limited since I started working full-time, and I find myself less inclined to power through if I hate something/am bored by it. I still do my hardest not to DNF, cause I feel so guilty. But I do it on occasion. Unless I really loathe it though, I'm unlikely to review it. I'd rather spend my time talking about books that I love! :) New bloglovin and GFC follower.
ReplyDeleteMy FF:
http://diamondinroughcoal.blogspot.com/2013/08/follow-me-friday-25.html
And YAY! :) I hope you like Anna and the French Kiss. One of my faves from a couple years ago. I really liked Beta as well!
DeleteSame! Thanks for following!
DeleteWhen its a review copy and I really really hate it, then sometimes I do go and check out other reviews for the book. If it's a consensus that the book sucks, then I won't feel bad DNFing the book. If everyone loves it, then I might force myself to finish it. And then rant in my review about how everyone lied to me and the book SUCKED!
ReplyDeleteOld follower :)
My FF
I agree! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI do feel guilty if I have to DNF a review copy. I actually had to do that recently. I just couldn't get into the book or connect with the characters. I felt kind of bad though. Great response :) New GFC Follower!
ReplyDeleteJanina
My FF!
I skip review copies for this reason.. I know I have to finish them and would feel bad if I didn't!!
ReplyDeleteAngie
Angela's Anxious Life
Welp, there are definitely some good review copies out there, and some bad ones! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI usually don't give up until I am at least half done, and I have to be completely over the book or I will power it out.
ReplyDeleteNew follower via Blog LovinA
Ashley
Nook of Books
My F&F
I agree, totally. Thanks for following!
DeleteThat's how it is for me, I have to finish at least half of the book.
ReplyDeleteNew bloglovin follower :)
http://spicedlatte.blogspot.com/
Yeppers. Thanks for following!
DeleteGreat answer! I completely agree with you, however, I read at least 100 pages allowing enough time for something to occur and capture my attention before I DNF a book.
ReplyDeleteNEW FOLLOWER :0)
My FF: http://onceuponamoonlightreview.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/feature-follow-1.html
Definitely. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteEven with review copies I sometimes don't finish them if I've got a good reason. I'll write a small review explaining why I can't finish it, but at the end of a day, if I don't like a book, I don't like it.
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday!
My FF
Blogaversary Giveaway
I get what you mean! Thanks for stopping by, and happy Friday to you too!
DeleteUsually, I will give it 50-100 pages but it has to be fast-paced to keep my interest. I'm picky about what I read so only have 1 DNF so far!
ReplyDeleteNew GFC follower :)
Mia Hoddell
Gift card giveaway
I always power through books because I feel as if there's something better awaiting me somewhere in the book. Great answer! I'm a new GFC follower. :)
ReplyDeleteCool! Thanks for following!
DeleteIt depends on the book for me. If I really WANT to like it I'll be more patient, but if I'm just so- so on it I'm more willing to DNF. If somebody recommends it I also will give it more time... new follower via bloglovin and GFC.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and following!
DeleteHi there!
ReplyDeleteI'm following via GFC
Laura
www.thebooknerd2013.blogspot.com
Hey! Thanks for following!
DeleteI used to power through now with so many books on my review pile I don't have the energy. Sorry I'm late this week.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
old follower
My FF
Yeah, same. And it's ok! Thanks for stopping by.
Delete