Monday, May 26, 2014

Confessions of a Hostile Book Worm

My name is Hannah. I am a hostile bookworm. 

This is the part where you all (the few who regularly read this) harmoniously reply, "Hi Hannah." You know, in true, support group style.... and by that, I mean, in true stereotypical support group style. I of course am taking note from Finding Nemo and Fred Claus. 

So, obviously if I'm sharing my reactions on this blog about a book, there's a good chance of spoilers. In which case, I expect you to do one of two things. 1. Decide you don't care if there are spoilers and read on. 2. Decide you do care if there are spoilers, go read the book and come back.. or you know.. don't. 

Either way, if I'm talking about a book, chances are you'll find something out that is central to the plot. 

NOW. Here's what I DON'T think is okay. (I'll give you the dramatic version)

Enter Hannah carrying Looking for Alaska

Coworker: Oh hey, wanna know how it ends? 
Hannah: NO!
Coworker: But it's really good... Alaska....[insert spoiler about the book]
Hannah: NOOOOOO MY LIFE IS RUINED. YOU JERKFACE GO AWAYYYY

Exit Hannah carrying book and drinking coffee with angry eyes. 

If I'm reading a book, I don't want to know how it ends. I used to spoil it for myself. I'd open it up to the end, read the last chapter and decide whether or not I wanted to read the rest. Even then, it was a choice. I don't want OTHER people spoiling it for me after I have already said No. 

Don't be a jerk. Don't ruin my books for me. 

Also, my next blog will be about Looking for Alaska. I'm still struggling through Stardust... 

Beware the spoilers. 

AHostileBookwormEnglishMajor

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