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“The more I like a book, the more slowly I read. this spontaneous talking back to a book is one of the things that makes reading so valuable.” quote by Anatole Broyard
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“The more I like a book, the more slowly I read. this spontaneous talking back to a book is one of the things that makes reading so valuable.”

Anatole Broyard

About This Quote

Source Essay: The New Yorker, 1994

Reading deepens when you engage with the text, slowing down to converse with it.

In simple terms: Talking to a book makes reading richer.

Key Takeaway

Engage actively with what you read.

Themes

reading reflection engagement

Mood

thoughtful introspective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • studying literature
  • book clubs
  • personal development

Key Concepts

literary criticism mindful reading

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does pausing change your understanding?
  • What conversations do you have with a book?
A Different Perspective

If you read too quickly, you may miss nuance.

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