I’ve always considered the statement “I do not like to read” as somewhat dubious. In my opinion, there’s always something interesting to read; perhaps that person simply hasn’t found THE book. However, my friend corrected me, emphasizing that it’s not necessarily the case. Some people genuinely do not enjoy reading books in any form or format.
What’s your take on such cases? Do you believe it’s a matter of finding the right book, or is it indeed a case of liking or disliking reading altogether?
Reading fiction is a way of consuming stories, just like watching movies and television. It’s not inherently better or worse. What matters is the quality of the stories you’re exposed to. If I choose to spend my evening reading a trashy thriller, while my friend watches a thought provoking and interesting movie which deals with complex themes, I don’t think my time was better spent just because I read words off a page. Some of the most interesting and intelligent people I know hardly ever read. As long as they bother engaging with interesting thoughts, themes and stories, I couldn’t care less whether they read or not.