Comments on: Do you read the introductions to books?

By: nsford

nsford — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 20:04:11 +0000

In reply to Silver Screenings. I like to be surprised when I'm reading a book for the first time. I have read some intros which are very well-done and illuminating, and others which seem rather unnecessary!

By: Silver Screenings

Silver Screenings — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 01:13:29 +0000

I always read the introductions first, because the spoilers don’t bother me and I like the background info they provide. I always worry I’m going to miss something important if I skip the introduction…which probably means I’m brainwashed into thinking they are more crucial than perhaps they really are…

By: RoseReadsNovels

RoseReadsNovels — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 09:13:19 +0000

In reply to nsford. Agreed!

By: nsford

nsford — Sun, 02 Jul 2023 19:18:26 +0000

In reply to Anonymous. Yes, it is the case for some introductions, particularly for books which are not readily accessible in style or subject matter.

By: nsford

nsford — Sun, 02 Jul 2023 19:16:54 +0000

In reply to RoseReadsNovels. It should be at the end of the book, really :)

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 19:30:35 +0000

SALUTE TO INTRODUCTIONS……….HAHAHA

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 12:48:49 +0000

The introduction serves as a conduit for discerning the author’s underlying intention, impetus,…… thereby facilitating a profound affiliation between the readers and the subject matter at hand.
what uh think?

By: RoseReadsNovels

RoseReadsNovels — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 09:08:44 +0000

Like you, I read the introduction once I’ve finished the book, if I enjoy the book.

By: nsford

nsford — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 20:52:58 +0000

In reply to Colin English. I find that introductions almost always have spoilers. I don't even think that a book having been around for a hundred years or more justifies having spoilers in the introduction, it's possible to write about the book without giving the plot away.

By: nsford

nsford — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 20:51:23 +0000

In reply to Sharon's Writers Tidbits. I'm glad we agree! If I liked the book or found it interesting, I will go back and read the introduction, providing it's not too long.