DNFS I HAVEN’T TALKED ABOUT 🚫

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  • Опубликовано: 14 дек 2024

Комментарии • 38

  • @MyBookHauledLife-Essie
    @MyBookHauledLife-Essie Месяц назад +5

    I do find that sometimes I am just not in the right frame of mind for a certain book, but a month or year later, I am then the right person for the right book and it is a great read. So, I do lots of mood reading!

  • @LauraR00
    @LauraR00 Месяц назад

    I am a huge DNF-er! I can usually tell within the first chapter whether or not I'll like the writing style.
    I appreciate DNF reviews because that helps me weed out TBR books that I probably won't like. Thanks!

    • @beautifulminutiae
      @beautifulminutiae  Месяц назад

      I love that you can know so early on whether or not a book will work for you!

  • @eMsBooksAreEverywhere
    @eMsBooksAreEverywhere Месяц назад +1

    I love hearing what and why people DNF. I don’t often DNF because I am careful about what I start. Videos like this give me clues about books so I can make that call.

    • @beautifulminutiae
      @beautifulminutiae  Месяц назад +1

      That makes sense! I tend to not do a ton of research before I start a book, but knowing what you’re getting into really helps set expectations and discover whether or not it’s for you before you even start.

  • @Angela-it2tb
    @Angela-it2tb Месяц назад +1

    I need to DNF more!!😩😩I struggle with this so much😂I always have hope for a book especially classics😂😂😂

    • @beautifulminutiae
      @beautifulminutiae  Месяц назад +1

      I very rarely DNF classics! And the ones I have, I usually have the intention of going back to them (Moby Dick and Don Quixote being prime examples).

  • @SpenelliSpeaks
    @SpenelliSpeaks Месяц назад

    It's so hard for me to DNF!! I have been a lot better in the last few years since having my kids and significantly less time to read. 😂 I have to pick and choose wisely!
    I think "Moby Dick" is a book to read with a group. Then you have motivators and others to discuss the info. 👍
    Keep up the good work!

    • @beautifulminutiae
      @beautifulminutiae  Месяц назад +1

      DANI! So nice to hear from you ❤️ That makes so much sense! When your reading time is already limited, make sure you read what you love! Such a good point about Moby Dick! That’s how I got through Les Miserables!

  • @CourtneyReads
    @CourtneyReads Месяц назад +2

    I will DNF pretty easily. It doesn’t happen as often now, for the most part, but I’ve had a few this year.

  • @amusicalbookworm
    @amusicalbookworm Месяц назад +1

    What a bummer that so many newbury books weren’t very good! I really enjoyed hearing about your DNF’s. I’m a person who feels obligated to finish almost always, lol. Except sometimes I DNF also. Like with Tale of Genji LOL

    • @beautifulminutiae
      @beautifulminutiae  Месяц назад

      DNFing Tale of Genji was 1000000% the right choice 😂 unfortunately I’ve found I haven’t enjoyed a lot of the Newbery nominees the last couple of years, but I REALLY struggled with this year’s!

  • @juner1064
    @juner1064 Месяц назад

    I really appreciate hearing about people’s dnfs and reason why. It helps me discern if a book is worth picking up for me.

    • @beautifulminutiae
      @beautifulminutiae  Месяц назад

      Definitely! I always love hearing what people love and hate about books 😊

  • @hsmom3120
    @hsmom3120 29 дней назад

    Thank you for this video! There's nothing wrong with a dnf if it isn't working. Some we come back to and others just aren't worth it. I hope you enjoy Moby Dick the next time you try it. It wasn't a favorite, but I am very glad I read it. It has some great themes!

    • @beautifulminutiae
      @beautifulminutiae  28 дней назад +1

      Yes, absolutely! Moby Dick is definitely a white whale I will eventually conquer 😜

    • @hsmom3120
      @hsmom3120 28 дней назад

      ​@@beautifulminutiaeLol 😂

  • @Dinadoesyoga
    @Dinadoesyoga Месяц назад

    It's very helpful to hear about your dnfs. I know to stay away from Baudolino!

    • @beautifulminutiae
      @beautifulminutiae  Месяц назад

      The first chapter already had so much about assaulting virgins during siege that I just couldn’t deal with it 🫣

  • @ACanuckinAlabama
    @ACanuckinAlabama Месяц назад

    I have no problem DNF-Ing, even if others think it’s the best ever!

    • @beautifulminutiae
      @beautifulminutiae  Месяц назад

      That’s wonderful! Life is too short for bad books!

  • @Thecatladybooknook_PennyD
    @Thecatladybooknook_PennyD Месяц назад

    I have levels of DNF.😅
    If I'm reading for a patreon read, I'll try to get through the book by using the audio. But i have dnf'd for Kate's group before.
    If i can tell I'm moody, then I'll "soft DNF" and read it later or try it for awhile longer.
    If I'm just trying to find a book that grabs me, i don't consider reading 1-2 Ch a true dnf... it's choosing a book.
    Yes i like hearing why you dnf... even if it's "i ran out of time" or "i plan to try this later"etc.

    • @beautifulminutiae
      @beautifulminutiae  Месяц назад +1

      I don’t usually DNF buddy reads or reads for Patreon, so I totally get that! I’ve been more free with my DNFs the past two years, but I still try to finish most books.
      Saying you don’t count books that you only read a chapter or two of makes sense. It’s like a taste test! That’s why I pretty much never mention DNFs on my channel unless I got about half of the way through.

  • @insearchofwonder
    @insearchofwonder 29 дней назад

    I always like to know why someone DNFd a book. Sometimes it helps me know I don't need to waste my time on a book (like your experience with Umberto Eco), and sometimes it helps me know that it might be a book I'm actually interested in.

    • @beautifulminutiae
      @beautifulminutiae  28 дней назад +1

      Yes, I love hearing reasons why a book didn’t work for someone as well! I just always wonder whether or not to share books that I didn’t get very far into 😂

  • @homeschoollifemom
    @homeschoollifemom Месяц назад

    It’s not that I don’t ever DNF. But for the most part I finish what I start at some point even if I’m not super much enjoying it. I do a mix of mood reading and planned reading. I enjoy hearing what other DNFed.

    • @beautifulminutiae
      @beautifulminutiae  Месяц назад

      I’d like to have more of a mix of mood reading and planned reading in my life! That’s something I’d like to lean into more next year 😊

  • @ChristyLuisDostoevskyinSpace
    @ChristyLuisDostoevskyinSpace Месяц назад

    ❤❤❤

  • @Coffee_and_a_Book
    @Coffee_and_a_Book Месяц назад

    I try to give a book a fair chance before I DNF it, but if it's not working then it's not working. And at least I know now I didn't miss out by unhauling Hester 😆

    • @beautifulminutiae
      @beautifulminutiae  Месяц назад +1

      Yeah, the historical elements would have really bothered me. I know they have to fudge all kinds of details in a historical fiction, but when it comes to changing details about a well known real person, that feels iffy to me.

  • @candicewalter9421
    @candicewalter9421 Месяц назад

    I usually DNF books early on. If I've gotten a decent amount through the book, I will want to finish it. It has to be taking an awful turn for my to DNF past the 50% mark.

    • @beautifulminutiae
      @beautifulminutiae  Месяц назад

      Yes, it seems easier to just push through and finish if you’ve already invested all that time! I’ve had several this year that I’ve made it 70-80% of the way through before DNFing and I almost finished them, because I put so much time in, but I just couldn’t do it anymore 😂

  • @clarepotter7584
    @clarepotter7584 Месяц назад

    👍