tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032308252123319247.post4563307462296436594..comments2023-05-16T05:48:43.478-05:00Comments on Bookish Habits: Drowning in the (anti-)HypeCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02741247801580934137noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032308252123319247.post-84292459865087283502011-04-18T20:19:51.701-05:002011-04-18T20:19:51.701-05:00Maybe I react in the opposite way to hype? I think...Maybe I react in the opposite way to hype? I think I go into hyped books, if I decide I'm legitimately interested in reading them, with a high degree of skepticism instead of ultra-heightened expectations. The Millenium trilogy is an excellent example. I thought the story was interesting (and the first one was the best, by far), but they could have benefitted from a ruthless editor - especially the last one. I did enjoy them for what they were, though, once I got past the tiresome 50 page intro, even if what they were was not nearly as spectacular as the hype might have suggested. I know we're all swayed by outside influences the color the filters through which we read, so that we can't approach anything with truly clear eyes. I just try to quiet the pesky voices in my head while reading, and it does wonders.Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02741247801580934137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032308252123319247.post-57249469837462126302011-04-18T10:58:13.482-05:002011-04-18T10:58:13.482-05:00I agree with Jenna. I have a hard time enjoying su...I agree with Jenna. I have a hard time enjoying super-hyped books because the expectations are always far too high to live up to and I end up disappointed. I kind of managed to avoid it with Room. I knew a lot of people read it but avoided reading what people actually thought of it until after I read it myself. I think hype may have destroyed The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo for me. I had no desire to read the second book after finishing the first.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16456600806188531803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032308252123319247.post-48486702867639668922011-04-18T06:41:31.012-05:002011-04-18T06:41:31.012-05:00For me, it's definitely hard to not be negativ...For me, it's definitely hard to not be negatively influenced by really hyped books. I guess I've been burned to many times with novels that were supposed to be "amazing," but left me wishing I hadn't wasted my time. Many times it does depend on who is hyping the book, as well. If it's a trusted source, or I'm just genuinely interested in the story description, then I'm more likely to give it a shot, because you're right about the potential to miss out on some wonderful books.Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10768659447473760201noreply@blogger.com