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A twist

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  • 23-01-2006 11:32am
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    nitrogen
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    Does knowing that there is a twist spoil things for you, however small it may be? I think if one has read a few reviews, especially on Amazon, they are aware that a twist may exist.

    It's nearly impossible to read a book with a twist and not know about, I would like to have that ignorance some day though.


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    Tree
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    be me! blonde and not the brightest at picking up the little things i dont spot twists until im right on top. when i lend books to my friends they say sure i saw that one comming miles off but lil ol me never does, even when they've half prepared me for one


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    John
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    I don't read book reviews.


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    theCzar
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    John2 wrote:
    I don't read book reviews.


    I don't read the back of books!

    admittedly this has led to the purchase of some lemons...


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    John
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    theCzar wrote:
    I don't read the back of books!

    admittedly this has led to the purchase of some lemons...

    If it's an author I know I don't read the blurbs either. Or else I'll only read the first paragraph of the book and see how that grabs me.


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    Kolodny
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    I try to avoid reading detailed reviews wherever possible but if I became aware of a twist in a story I'd find it really hard not to start thinking about what it might be. However, that doesn't mean I'll work it out for myself!


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    nitrogen
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    I agree with most, I never read book reviews until I've finished the book. Same with films. However, it drives me nuts when a friend recommends either and just says, there's a great twist!


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