The books transported her into new worlds and introduced her to amazing people who lived exciting lives.
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I don't care if a reader hates one of my stories, just as long as he finishes the book.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of engagement with literature, regardless of personal opinions.
Roald Dahl expresses that the value of a story lies not in being universally liked, but in the experience of completing it. He believes that if a reader finishes a book, even if they dislike part of it, that engagement is what truly matters, as it reflects the power of storytelling to evoke strong emotions and provoke thought.
Themes
ReadingStoriesEngagementLiteratureOpinion
In practice
Example use cases
During a book club discussion, you might say, 'As Roald Dahl reminds us, I don't care if a reader hates one of my stories, just as long as he finishes the book.'
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By the time I am nearing the end of a story, the first part will have been reread and altered and corrected at least one hundred and fifty times. I am suspicious of both facility and speed. Good writing is essentially rewriting. I am positive of this.
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