How many of you cheat and read the last page before finishing a book? [ Edited ]

[Melanie_Murray]

It's a really bad habit I have. I always read the last few pages after I'm a chapter or two into a book, but just now I read the last page of a book I'm dying to dive into before I even started!

Anyone else do this?

[cork_dork_mom]

Sometimes my fingers just itch to read the ending... but I live in fear of the Book Police coming to get me.

I'm also afraid of the Pillow/Mattress Police - haven't torn tags off in 30+ yrs....

Even though I'm tempted I try not to read the end early. There aren't many surprises in life anymore so I get mine from books.... Especially romances!

[Nelsmom]

I am notrious for after reading part of the book going to the last chapter and reading it. I just can't help it I have to know the ending.  But I do go back and finish the book.

Toni

[twilightmom-LCM]

I never read last page until I get there. It would ruin it for me. However, I will admit that I sometimes "skim" boring parts to get to ending faster!

[reader_824]

I don't consider it "cheating."  I'm reading for my personal enjoyment and how I choose to read a book is no one else's business.  And since there aren't any book police, I'll read the way I find enjoyable. 

 If a book really grabs me, I often do read the ending and then go back and read it carefully.  

I also read a number of books I've enjoyed several times, and I often discover things I've missed.

I also skip the long parts of some authors, who haven't been critical enough of their own writi ng, or whose editors let them ramble on to no purpose.

[1AnneB]

Hi Everyone - I never want to know how it ends - probably because I never want a good story to end. My sister, on the other hand ALWAYS reads the last chapter and it. drives. me. CRAZY !!!!

Anne

[Melanie_Murray]

I'm with you, Toni. I have to know how it ends to enjoy the ride.

[ReaderKS]

Sadly, I'm the type of person who reads the last page. And get excited to see how the plot/characters/etc. gets there.

I'm more excited for the middle than the ending. lol  I'm strange.

[Melanie_Murray]

I think when I read the last pages it's because I am a mad control freak. I have to know what is going to happen! I hate seeing movies or watching shows if I haven't heard about the ending too. I have a problem.

[1AnneB]

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Melanie_Murray wrote:

I think when I read the last pages it's because I am a mad control freak. I have to know what is going to happen! I hate seeing movies or watching shows if I haven't heard about the ending too. I have a problem.

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Melanie - I think they have a 12-step program for that !!!! LOL

Anne

[Cheyenne_Catina]

i often read the last page or sentence. if that sounds good then sometimes i just have to read the last chapter/prologue. But if looks like there might be spoilers i dont. I just like to see that in the end they are disgustingly happy

[cork_dork_mom]

I don't read the end of the book first BUT.... when we watch movies I always ask "does he die?" When movies end badly I get really bummed.

[kimba88]

Oh no never !  That cracks me up...of course I am very anal. I have to read a series in order and I never peek at the ending. I cross all my it's and dot my i's....but I do enjoy the ride.

 As for movies..my family hates that I gripe the book was so much better, or that isn't how I pictured him  etc. Before I can open my mouth my kids have said, "We know Mom its not as good as the book !" sheesh....

[DRGNQWEN]

Always and not only the last page more like the last chapter or two.  If I don't like how it ends I don't bother reading it since I will only be disappointed.  LOL  I really don't like surprises so I have to cheat and read ahead.

[1AnneB]

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kimba88 wrote:

Oh no never !  That cracks me up...of course I am very anal. I have to read a series in order and I never peek at the ending. I cross all my it's and dot my i's....but I do enjoy the ride.

 As for movies..my family hates that I gripe the book was so much better, or that isn't how I pictured him  etc. Before I can open my mouth my kids have said, "We know Mom its not as good as the book !" sheesh....

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Hi Kimba - ME TOO !!!!!!

Anne

[becke_davis]

I do glance at the back to see how many pages are in the book, but I scrupulously avoid reading anything on the last page. If I accidentally saw how it ended, I wouldn't want to read it! But I do like knowing how many pages there are, so I can pace myself.

[kmgevans]

I do this with almost all of my paper/hard back books. I really try not to, but I just have to read the last couple of pages. I think like Melanie said, it's a control thing. However, I do not do this when I'm reading an Ebook though. It's just so much easier to flip to the back in a physical book, but in an Ebook, since there's a couple extra steps to take, I don't bother.

[Keoweegirl]

No. No. No.  I never peek at the ending before reading the book.  For me, the journey is just as important as the happy ending.  I like to take it page by page, savoring every delicious bit; all the highs and lows of the relationship before reaching the final, happy conclusion.

Melanie, I have to admit that a few books have tempted me, like Joanna Bourne's THE BLACK HAWK or Julie Anne Long's WHAT I DID FOR A DUKE but even with those, I didn't peek...and by the time I reached the end, I was so glad I hadn't!

~pjpuppymom

theromancedish.com

[Melanie_Murray]

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Keoweegirl wrote:

No. No. No.  I never peek at the ending before reading the book.  For me, the journey is just as important as the happy ending.  I like to take it page by page, savoring every delicious bit; all the highs and lows of the relationship before reaching the final, happy conclusion.

Melanie, I have to admit that a few books have tempted me, like Joanna Bourne's THE BLACK HAWK or Julie Anne Long's WHAT I DID FOR A DUKE but even with those, I didn't peek...and by the time I reached the end, I was so glad I hadn't!

~pjpuppymom

theromancedish.com

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Ha! Books I don't even care about tempt me and I can't help myself. I am very impressed with you that you have such control over yourself! I have none, unfortunately.

[bukaholic]

i tottally did that when i read bewitching seasonn by marissa doyle it got boring because i was so left at a cliff hanger and coudnt wait so i went and read ahead and deplored it immediately wouldve been surprised .