Thursday, August 1, 2013

FF Friday #1


 How do you handle a book you don’t like? Do you DNF or do you power through?

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I am usually really patient with books, especially if they have a lot of hype (yes, I'm that person).  Otherwise, I usually give the book a few chapters because a lot of books (especially the classics) start off slowly.

The only exception would be if the plot is becoming a little cliched or if it's so predictable that I don't want to waste my time with it.  I recently started a YA dystopian novel which featured a "strong" female heroine, some magical property that makes her special and the requisite love triangle. I was like screw this.

  




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  1. UnknownAugust 1, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    I usually DNF a book. New follower :) Check out my FF at www.myviewpointonbooks.blogspot.com

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  2. BerlsAugust 1, 2013 at 10:50 PM

    I know exactly what you mean about the overdone plot lines... especially love triangles!!For me, I just don't have time to power through a book I don't like. There's way too many books on my TBR to waste time with a book I'm not enjoying even a little bit.

    New GPC follower
    Berls @ Fantasy is More Fun

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  3. UnknownAugust 1, 2013 at 11:40 PM

    I try to give all books a fair go. Once I start, I feel obliged to finish it.

    Thanks for stopping by my FF
    Following you back via Bloglovin

    Marilyn @ Marilyn's Mystery Blog

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  4. BeautyAttitudeYouAugust 1, 2013 at 11:45 PM

    I used to power through, but don't see the point in reading something I don't like. Way too many books waiting to be read!

    New follower via GFC.

    Sandra SSBF Blog

    Here’s my FF

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  5. Naiche ParkerAugust 2, 2013 at 12:00 AM

    Ha, the "screw this" sounded a lot like me when my favorite series just gets horrible or a book is utterly stupid. Thanks for hopping by. I followed back via GFC and Bloglovin! You have a great new blog!

    Naiche @ The Book Girl Reads

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  6. LianaAugust 2, 2013 at 12:07 AM

    Oh hey, welcome to FF! Thanks for stopping by my blog. I've followed back.

    http://bookaholic-ness.blogspot.com

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  7. MeredithAugust 2, 2013 at 12:19 AM

    I try to do the same, give a few chapters. After that if I'm still not convinced I bail. There are just too many books on the TBR list :) New bloglovin follower. Happy Friday & thanks for stopping by my FF!

    Meredith

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  8. UnknownAugust 2, 2013 at 12:27 AM

    Yeah I know what you mean - I usually try but if it's really bad sadly I have to DNF.

    Thanks for the follow - following back :)

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  9. Synchronized ReadingAugust 2, 2013 at 1:26 AM

    Everyone always tell me I don't have patients, so it doesn't surprise me that I set books aside. New GFC Follower :)

    Janina
    My FF!

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  10. LizzyAugust 2, 2013 at 2:16 AM

    I think I've read that dystopian too, lol. Aren't they all like that? When I feel like I've read this exact book before, that's the fastest way for me to DNF a book.

    new bloglovin follower

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    1. JennyAugust 2, 2013 at 10:58 AM

      Hmm, it'll only let me access a cached version of your blog so I can't comment but I did follow back via Bloglovin!

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  11. Linda @ (un)Conventional BookwormsAugust 2, 2013 at 4:09 AM

    I agree, a book that is a pale copy of others should be DNF'ed. I just need to make myself actually do it, I guess.

    Thanks for stopping by my FF post earlier. I'm following you back via Bloglovin.

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  12. Amber Kirk-FordAugust 2, 2013 at 5:52 AM

    I DNF sometimes but I don't review them. Great post! I'm one of this week's featured bloggers :) www.themilelongbookshelf.com

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  13. AnonymousAugust 2, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    Good for you! Some times you just gotta say "this isn't even worth my time"
    I'm following on bloglovin'!

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  14. UnknownAugust 2, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    I usually stick it out with the hope that it's going to improve. If it doesn't then that's pretty much it for the series and the author. Following you back on Bloglovin'

    Traci @ Mad Hatter Reads

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  15. Nina @ Project Read and ReviewAugust 2, 2013 at 1:07 PM

    I was recently reading The Edge of Never and DNFed that - but it's really popular, so maybe I should try it again? New bloglovin' follower :3

    Happy Friday!
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  16. KrystiannaAugust 2, 2013 at 2:29 PM

    I actually haven't ever not finished a book... at least that I can remember! I'm a new Bloglovin follower.

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  17. GregAugust 2, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    Good answer ha ha! There's only so many times you want to read the same thing! And you're right about classics- those often do need a little more patience. :) New follower via GFC and bloglovin.

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  18. KristinaAugust 2, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    Thanks for stopping by, following back (bloglovin). rather than stick with it I will put it down and come back to it

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  19. Kimber LeighAugust 2, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    So sick of the obligatory love triangle...
    I used to power through books I didn't like but now I'm more likely to DNF.
    Thanks for stopping by my blog. Followed you back via bloglovin.

    Kimberly @ Once Upon a YA Book

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  20. StormiAugust 2, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    I am more likely to give leeway to classics than modern books when it comes to DNF's. Thanks for stopping by and following. I am following back through GFC

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  21. UnknownAugust 3, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! I have a hard time DNF books. That's just me! I followed back via Bloglovin :)
    Brittany @ Spare Time book blog

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  22. JezzebellJCAugust 3, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    "I was like screw this" <- LOL so great. I think it's very commendable to try and push through as much as you can, but sometimes it's just not possible. Thank you so much for stopping by my FF and following. New Bloglovin Follower :D Jaclyn @ JC's Book Haven.

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  23. UnknownAugust 3, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    I try to be patient too! I feel bad when I'm not. If I do that though, i usually put it down read something else and come back to it. I don't usually give up completely on it!

    New follower!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog, I appreciate the follow!

    Here's my FF

    Amber @Paradise of Pages

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  24. guiltlessreaderAugust 4, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    You're funny. I think that's why I kind of shy away from the paranormal genre ... they're all starting to sound the same ;P

    Thanks for visiting ... now following you on Bloglovin'

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  25. UnknownAugust 4, 2013 at 6:23 PM

    Oooh, nothing worse than a cliched story where you can predict the ending so easily!
    Thanks for stopping by my FF, I'm a new GFC and Bloglovin' follower :)

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