I’m not really a fan of re-reading books, neither rewatching series or movies, cause I feel like If I rewatch or reread, the same emotions I felt the 1st time I read/ watch it will never be the same. But Back in college, I met my friends now (whom all likes to rewatch/reread stuffs)…

So my question is, how’d you manage to push yourself rereadind a book or rewatching a series? And why is your reason for rereading/rewatching? Just curious.

  • stella3books@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    The first time around is to figure out the plot, the second time around is to admire the construction.

    I sometimes enjoy reading in genres where spoilers aren’t an issue, it helps with the re-reading mindset. You are expected to go into “The Iliad” already knowing the plot and every character’s backstory. It’s actually built into the text- Patrokles isn’t even referred to by name at first, you’re expected to recognize his dad’s name. There aren’t supposed to be any surprises, that’s not the focus of reading/listening to the story. Instead, you’re looking at the seams- asking “why is this passage here, why make that artistic choice?”