Comments on: DNF: The Dreaded Did-Not-Finish

By: Catherine

Catherine — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 23:39:28 +0000

In reply to Kathy @ Kathy Reads Fiction. I wonder if it is because we read so much more now? At least, I do now that I'm blogging. And this year has been particularly bad for DNFs. I've had much better luck reading backlist books- which is fun to do as well.

By: Kathy @ Kathy Reads Fiction

Kathy @ Kathy Reads Fiction — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 21:58:50 +0000

I’m just recently getting over my obsession to finish a book I started and have begun to DNF those that aren’t working for me. I always kept reading those I didn’t like in hopes that the book(s) would take a turn for the better. I do review books I didn’t like, but I don’t review DNF’s; I merely make mention that I DNF’d a certain book. This year, I’ve DNF’d more books than I have in years. But, it’s also allowed me to move on to other books that turned out to be winners; books that I might not have gotten to or kept putting off for focus on the bad book that I felt the need to finish.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 18:36:56 +0000

In reply to Andi (@estellasrevenge). Hell no, I'm getting cranky at the authors! ;) Give me something great to read!

By: Andi (@estellasrevenge)

Andi (@estellasrevenge) — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 16:34:50 +0000

It’s been a very stop and start, hit or miss type of year for me, too. Last year was like that also, and I’d hoped it’d go away. We’ll see. Arrrgh! Just try not to beat yourself up for it!

By: Catherine

Catherine — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 22:07:47 +0000

In reply to Shannon @ River City Reading. I think what you do is definitely the mood reading. I don't see it as a DNF- more that you don't often find time to get back to a book you've paused. I'm coming to see that your way is the best- if not for having something to write about at least for the reading. More of my favorite reads this year are from backlist books I got at the library!

By: Catherine

Catherine — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 22:06:01 +0000

In reply to tanya (52 books or bust). I feel the same way, Tanya. I think it is something we all struggle with. I don't do a lot of negative reviews and I've never done a DNF post before, but this year has felt worse than any other I've been blogging. I try and go with what you do- who the book might work for, but sometimes even that's a no go.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 22:03:52 +0000

In reply to Monika @ Lovely Bookshelf. I know, Monika and I wanted to love it too, but I could not get past him!

By: Shannon @ River City Reading

Shannon @ River City Reading — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 11:30:31 +0000

You may have sparked a blog post for me on this one, because I’m not really sure if I DNF or if I’m just a super-grazing mood reader. I’d say I “start” 3 or 4 books for every 1 I read, but by “start” I mean read abut 3 pages to see if I’m in the mood. If I don’t pick that book, is it a DNF? I have no idea!

By: tanya (52 books or bust)

tanya (52 books or bust) — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 10:06:14 +0000

I’m reluctant to put my DNFs on my blog because I know the writers worked hard, and I don’t want to belittle their efforts. On the other hand, I know there are readers of my blog who leave it to me to vet books for them. They trust my opinion and sometimes want to know if i DNF.

So what to do? I like what you’ve done here. Maybe it’s something i should give a try to.

By: Monika @ Lovely Bookshelf

Monika @ Lovely Bookshelf — Fri, 18 Mar 2016 21:55:28 +0000

Awww I loved The Restaurant Critic’s Wife, it brought me out of my loooong slump from fall/winter. But yeah, that husband was definitely over the top, ha!!

Also, re: Unspeakable Things: I don’t know any musicians who feel their instrument is alive. Weird!