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TSfiredauz
post May 28 2009, 12:12 PM, updated 17y ago

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To *stop* reading means: you decided to stop voluntarily, and not because of other factors, such as you have other works, sleepy, etc.
In other words, you stop because you feel bored of reading, or decide to read at another time.

Or are you a person who will just continue reading non-stop until there are other factors that forced you to stop, such as the library is closing, its already dark outside, you feel hungry, etc.
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post May 28 2009, 12:22 PM

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I used to polish off a brand new book within the same day I've bought it. But World of Warcraft has corrupted me and now I'm spending less and less time continuously reading.

Back in the day I'll continue to read until my eyes get tired. I usually stop at a round number page in the hundreds to easily remember lol.
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post May 28 2009, 12:24 PM

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post May 28 2009, 02:36 PM

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depends on whether the book is interesting or not. But sometimes may also be affected by factors like mum calling out or it's time to meet up with frens/go sumwhere.
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post May 28 2009, 03:52 PM

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I don't stop reading at all unless other factor such as sleepy(late at night) or the need to go to toilet.


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post May 28 2009, 08:24 PM

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Given the chance...I wouldn't stop at all till I finished the book
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post May 29 2009, 02:33 PM

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Non-stop. Usually trying to read slower so can enjoy the book longer.

Not applicable if the book has a horrible story or simply bad writing style.
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post May 30 2009, 10:49 PM

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i stop reading when i reach my destination.
like travelling in a bus or lrt.
but that was 10 years ago lar... hehe!
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post May 31 2009, 06:28 PM

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until the i read the whole books.. but i have a bad habit. to read the intro first, then the epilogue(ending) and then finally i read the middle of the books. I dont like book that doesnt give me a good ending. or i would fantasize about it the whole day.
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post May 31 2009, 07:20 PM

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i read the first 2 lines. and then just browse and looking for key words
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post Jun 1 2009, 09:55 AM

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I usually don't stop unless I have to go to the loo, eat or sleep. Otherwise, I'll just continue reading until I finish the book, I'll even ignore phonecalls sometimes >"<
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post Jun 1 2009, 05:51 PM

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QUOTE(ray123 @ May 28 2009, 12:22 PM)
I used to polish off a brand new book within the same day I've bought it.
Back in the day I'll continue to read until my eyes get tired. I usually stop at a round number page in the hundreds to easily remember lol.
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same thing...will try to finish it in a day...
and i will stop at a new chapter and fold the page(cos sometimes i do misplaced my bookmark..XD)
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post Jun 12 2009, 05:08 PM

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I read too slowly so can never finish in a day hahaha...

Will keep reading until eyes can't remain open...20 hrs maybe? given if there's time for it, and the book is good enough.

This post has been edited by pleasuresaurus: Jun 12 2009, 05:08 PM
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post Jun 16 2009, 02:57 PM

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I normally read for 30 minutes to 1 hour before I sleep. Best to lie in bed and read smile.gif
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post Jul 2 2009, 11:10 AM

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i read... till some other urgent matters pops out... if not... i try to finish the book in a day... ^^
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post Jul 18 2009, 05:49 PM

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I don't stop! I'll finish it in one read because I can't stop and continue later - I will have uneasy feeling for the rest of the day wondering what will happen next in the story I'm reading, so, no way for me to stop..
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post Aug 12 2009, 09:10 PM

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QUOTE(moniqee @ Jul 2 2009, 11:10 AM)
i read... till some other urgent matters pops out... if not... i try to finish the book in a day... ^^
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Same with me, i will finish all the works, baru finish whole day to finish the book !!!

 

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