From the moment I picked up your book until I laid it down, I was convulsed with laughter. Someday I intend reading it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker jokingly admits they laughed so much reading a book they haven't actually finished it yet.
- In plain terms
- I laughed at your book so much I plan to read it sometime.
- What can you take from it?
- Humor can make us procrastinate finishing a book.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we measure a good book?
- Why do we avoid finishing fun things?
Another view
The claim of being convulsed contradicts the statement of not reading it.
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