tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046320545497573335.post1110409483685093219..comments2024-03-10T16:42:34.106-04:00Comments on Collecting Children's Books: SpoilersPeter D. Sierutahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09301507180150710089noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046320545497573335.post-87853992791444579422010-08-21T13:26:37.943-04:002010-08-21T13:26:37.943-04:00I'm with Lin. I almost always read the end s...I'm with Lin. I almost always read the end so I can relax and really enjoy the story and the writing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046320545497573335.post-14080237043366747602010-08-20T15:31:17.610-04:002010-08-20T15:31:17.610-04:00I'm almost the opposite; if I get too caught u...I'm almost the opposite; if I get too caught up in a plot, I'll skip to the end to see what happens. Although probably the cardinal sin of booklovers everywhere, this has allowed me to get a proper night's sleep time and time again.<br />I can deal with spoilers in books, but hate them in movies. After all, a movie takes just two hours or so, and I can stand the suspense for that long.linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046320545497573335.post-29517993614358077052010-08-20T13:49:53.743-04:002010-08-20T13:49:53.743-04:00It wasn't your fault; the publisher chose to &...It wasn't your fault; the publisher chose to "spoil" the book on the back cover.<br /><br />In retrospect, my blog probably should have included a general comment about the use of blurbs from well-known authors. When I see that you (or any other author I admire) liked a book enough to provide a positive quote, my interest in the novel is definitely picqued -- so ulimately your blurb helps draw readers much more than it "hurts."<br /><br />P.S. Maybe you should let your husband read MOCKINGJAY before you do. (Smile.)<br /><br />Peter<br />www.collectingchildrensbooks.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046320545497573335.post-85414632900711434552010-08-20T13:48:10.817-04:002010-08-20T13:48:10.817-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046320545497573335.post-89821981074202296462010-08-20T12:53:26.555-04:002010-08-20T12:53:26.555-04:00Oooof. Sorry. I also have apparently just spoiled ...Oooof. Sorry. I also have apparently just spoiled my husband's experience of CATCHING FIRE. <br /><br />-Nancy WerlinNancy Werlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256045390045803711noreply@blogger.com