Here's a tip I've never used: I understand you can learn a great deal of girldom by reading Pride and Prejudice, and I own a copy, but I have never read it. I tried. It was given to me by a girl with a little not inside that read: What is in this book is the heart of a woman. I am sure the heart of a woman is pure and lovely, but the first chapter of said heart is hopelessly boring.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A book can be meaningful to one person but boring to another regardless of its reputation.
- In plain terms
- Even a book meant to show the heart of a woman can feel dull to the reader.
- What can you take from it?
- Ignore hype and read what genuinely interests you.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why did I expect to like this book?
- What makes a book worth reading for me?
Another view
Some classics remain valuable despite initial boredom.
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