... Do you find it annoying when the book has the "Reading and Discussion Guide" at the end?
I never read it, but I find it so patronizing. As if the reader is too stupid to make their own mind about the story, the plot, the characters.... I just find it disrespectful.
What do you think?
2007-04-14 14:06:05 · 11 answers · asked by tamara_cyan 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
The Reading and Discussion Guide is there for those who are too lazy to read the book, and are grasping for anything that can help them pass the assignment (INSTEAD of reading the book and LETTING their BRAINS do the work of UNDERSTANDING and comprehending the material)!
I would much RATHER READ the book and form MY OWN Thoughts, opinions, and ideas than to have the thoughts or opinions or viewpoints of another FORCED upon me by the Directed 'Reading and Discussion' section of any textbook.
2007-04-14 14:25:23 · answer #1 · answered by sglmom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is annoying ! Another think I find annoying, is
after you've finished a book that you really really enjoyed,
sometimes they give you a sneak preview of what the
next book will be about. They get you hooked !
And then they tell you, it will only be available in 9 months !
Ugh !
Hugs,
2007-04-14 21:12:50 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They don't bother me at all and I rarely read them but if I were in a book club, I would certainly start there for the discussion.
2007-04-14 21:09:52 · answer #3 · answered by manonski 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well...it should really just be for the teachers and there should be like a "Teachers' Edition" as a head-up. I don't read them though because it's like "Why this" or "What happened that"
2007-04-14 21:10:03 · answer #4 · answered by Banana Hero [sic] 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the publishers add it so teachers will use it, they make more money off sales if teachers/professors force students to read it.
2007-04-14 21:09:56 · answer #5 · answered by Carol R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
those dont annoy me. but i never read them either.
i always just assume they put them there for kids reading for school who are too lazy to read the actual book.
2007-04-14 21:08:40 · answer #6 · answered by comic book guy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry..ha ha..never read them..I just go to a new book..
2007-04-14 21:11:50 · answer #7 · answered by That Girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find them stupid also.I think most of the questions are elementary level.
2007-04-14 21:13:11 · answer #8 · answered by Ms Honee 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah, you're right. and sometimes i just want to enjoy the book. i don't want to think too much about it and analyze everything when i'm done reading it.
2007-04-14 21:13:13 · answer #9 · answered by Meg 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, it is very annoying, it's like someone telling you the ending of a mystery movie.
2007-04-14 21:10:55 · answer #10 · answered by glasgow girl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋