Book Talk: On DNFing Books
This post contains affiliate links, which means that we’ll earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links. Do you DNF books (which, in this case, means “Did Not Finish”)? I heartily support this practice for many reasons, as, if a book isn’t for me, the best course of action is not finishing. Numerous aspects factor into whether a book works for me, and mood is paramount. I’m a mood reader, and if I’m not in the proper temper/headspace (which factors in health, stress, fatigue, etc.), a book won’t work for me. It doesn’t necessarily mean it’s bad, it’s just not for me, or not for me at that time. Taste is also hugely subjective and depends on personal experience (everyone has positive and negative encounters that influence and frame the way they see the world, which includes art), age (stories can resonate differently for the same person at various life stages), language and writing style, pacing, tone, characters, plot points, subjects, and more, including what I t...
