I have a tendency to read the end of a book before I start to read the beginning. Yes I know it is weird but I like to know if the end will be worth it to read the book. Meaning I like to know if there will be an ending that will be worth it to read the book. Now I don’t do this for every book I read just some of them. I have no rhyme or reasons for books that compel me to read the back of the book I guess something moves me and I flip to the back.
I still remember when I told one of my friends that the ending of a book we had both bought a copy of was good. Since I had told her it was good an hour after we bought it she asked how did I read it that fast. When I mentioned I read the end she gave me a strange look then asked why. I just said I wanted to make sure the end made the book worth reading. Since she is used to my quirkiness she just laughed and shook her head.
I do have a few friends who have this “must know end syndrome” like I do and they get it. However those of my family and friends who don’t have the “must know end syndrome” tease me about it. If I am around them when I buy a new book and the end need moves me I just roll my eyes and still flip to the end. LOL.
Those moments that I don’t go to the end of the book and then don’t get the payoff for the story I get a little … umm… vocal when I tell my friends or family. Of course being the smart mouthed people they like to be they point out why didn’t I go to the end of the book before hand. Now there is no answer I can give to that since I have no clue what makes me read the end of one book and not the other. Sigh. It is a weird compulsion. LOL.
So what are your reading quirks?