Did you ever start to read a book, but could not get interested in it at the time?

Then, a year or two later, you pick up the same book and read it in its entirety!

I did that with "To Kill a Mockingbird" and "Catch 22."

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DrWatson · 70-79, M

Yes, that has happened to me a few times.

Two examples that come to mind are CS Lewis' "Letters to Malcolm, Chiefly on Prayer" and Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice."

The second time around, in each case, I devoured the book!

( Actually, now that I think about it, in the case of the Lewis book, it was more like the fourth time around!)

ProfessorPlum77 · 70-79, MVIP

@DrWatson I have to give "A Pilgrim's Progress" another try.

DrWatson · 70-79, M

@ProfessorPlum77 I've dipped my toe into it.

ProfessorPlum77 · 70-79, MVIP

@DrWatson How was the water?

DrWatson · 70-79, M

@ProfessorPlum77 I didn't find it very inviting.

ProfessorPlum77 · 70-79, MVIP

@DrWatson Such is the case ion many classics.
"It was the best of reads. It was the worst of reads."