How fast do you read a book you like?

[Solver]

For some pure excellent fiction work, 1 day. That is, I get into my sofa with the book at, say, 9 or 10 in the evening, and then read it for as long as it takes. So far, every Stephen Book has been finished that way, in one sitting, except for The Stand. Every book by Strugacky brotehrs in one sitting, too.

Usually, though, not more than 3 days for a good book, though I do it in two if I have the time.

[Richelieu]

Depends whether i buy the french or the english version. I find that it takes me a lot more time in english because i have to re-read some parts to get the tone or the rythm that the author is trying to convey.

In french, i'd say about a day for a good book, novel type, 400 pages approx.

[Solver]

Yup, language's also a factor. Books in English take a bit longer for me, although I do now try to read English/American authors in English, when possible.

[DAVOUT]

When I really like it, as fast as I can. Its for me perfectly comparable to the *one more turn syndrom* of the civ players. That is why when I hear people complain that their children are addicted to computer games, and that excludes them from the real life, I say that it is not worse than reading. Are not we reading often to go out of the real life?

[Richelieu]

Originally posted by DAVOUT
Its for me perfectly comparable to the *one more turn syndrom* of the civ players.

Yep!

Next thing you know it's 3:45 AM...

[Arrian]

If I really like a book, I will become obsessed with it and will only put it down if I pass out. I will bring it to work and sneakily read it at my desk. I will have puffy, blurry eyes by the end. But that sucker won't last more than a day or two.

-Arrian

[Koyaanisqatsi]

Originally posted by Sikander
I do wish there was a safe way to read in the tub, perhaps a large lcd screen that could blow up the text so that I could see it while laying back without my glasses.

What's a not safe way to read in the tub? Other than maybe face-down...I've been reading in the bathtub since I was 9 or 10 and never had any problems with getting books wet or drowning or anything like that.

[Solver]

If I really like a book, I will become obsessed with it and will only put it down if I pass out. I will bring it to work and sneakily read it at my desk. I will have puffy, blurry eyes by the end. But that sucker won't last more than a day or two.

No need to bring to work, though. Staying up all night, you can read all books except the real big ones (Harry Potter ).

[Jaguar]

Fast as possible. Harry Potter 5 was read in 7 1/2 hours, with some break time.

[Richelieu]

What do you guys see in Harry Potter? I couldn't bring myself to read more than 3 chapters.
It's like a John Grisham novel: there's no point!

[JohnT]

I read appx. 600 words a minute (tested back in the twelth grade, probably slower now), so even dull books don't last too long... if I want to plow through them at least.

I have been known to blow off work/school/etc just to finish a book... but usually, I blow off sleep. Reading a new novel until 4:00am and waking up 5 hours later to go at it again is not uncommon for me - but, again, it is less common as I get older.

[Koyaanisqatsi]

Heh. I do that too. It causes problems...

Hm. Does that mean I'm addicted to books?

[MrFun]

Originally posted by PLATO


Nothing will ever replace the experience of a vicarious afternoon and the thrill of turning the next page.

[Eli]

Nothing will ever replace the experience of a vicarious afternoon and the thrill of turning the next page.

Pah. Primitives.

/me joins the club of 7 years old encyclopedia readers.

I finish 500 page books in 1.5-2 days if they're interesting. If they're not, it may take weeks.

[St Leo]

960 wpm with 55% comprehension. I guess I rushed through it.

I tend to read before sleep (often instead of sleep:P) and on mass transit. Otherwise, I don't do much reading during the day book-wise.