Should I keep reading Marley & Me? It's not that interesting to me

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Brooke · Accepted Answer

Don't waste time on books you don't like when you can spend that time finding a book you do like!!!

Angela · Answer

I cried. I liked the book.

Sally · Answer

How far in to the book are you? I just put away one after 4 chapters.

Tamikia · Answer

One of the only times I can honestly say that the movie is better than the book

Danielle · Answer

I went as far as chapter 3 and I was done with the book

Gail · Answer

Nope.

Danielle · Answer

I have a big stack of unread books so I'm trying to read most of them before the year ends. 1/4 of the stack is already gone because half was gotten rid of and the other half was read

Jennifer · Answer

Nope.

Katie · Answer

I cried in the middle of Spanish class while reading that book. It gets better.
But overall, life is too short for books you dislike.

Donna · Answer

Lifes too short. If not for you, move on.

Gina · Answer

^^^^^^this!

Jan · Answer

Life is too short to read books you don't enjoy when you are reading for pleasure. And there are soooooo many more books waiting for you.

Earleen · Answer

So many books....so little time. Move on

Danielle · Answer

Ok

Rosemary · Answer

This book made me nuts! Put it downnnnnnnn

Kimberly · Answer

Life IS too short, but I liked that book

Jennifer · Answer

If it's not that interesting to you, you've already answered your own question.

Mona · Answer

All books about dogs have the same sad ending.

Carol · Answer

Pass it on to someone else who may love it!

Marie · Answer

Maybe timing? Maybe not for you? It is an emotional read-if you are not identifying with it-move on to something that you connect with. Good luck.

Marj · Answer

If it's not interesting - then, no! So many books; so little time...

Lisa · Answer

I would at put it down I am sure you know the ending Get SAVEING SIMON.

Miz · Answer

no...DNF it...no point being miserable lol

Patricia · Answer

Read the art of racing in the rain. A much better dog story.

Thania · Answer

terrible story

Amanda · Answer

I say life is short and there isn't enough to time read, so I'd skip it and move on to the next 😊

Kathie · Answer

If I'm reading something for bookclub, I usually try to finish it. Otherwise, put it down and move on. Too many books . . . .

Linda · Answer

No

Karen · Answer

No.

Rhea · Answer

no

Lucy · Answer

next...

Mary · Answer

If its anything like the movie no. The movie was complete schlock

Danielle · Answer

I liked the movie better

Ana · Answer

I wouldn't. Life is too short for reading books that are not interesting.

Should I keep reading Marley & Me? It’s not that interesting to me

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