I DNF books all the time, I work in a bookstore and my colleagues are always shocked when i say I DNF books I don’t like. But I’m not going to force myself through books I don’t enjoy just because we sell that book at work 🤷🏼♀️
I'm French and I'm always AMAZED by people who learn french. Like this language is so hard... If I wasn't born French, I would have never learn it because my god it's so difficult. Even we don't know how to speak french to be honest 😂 so congratulations to you 🤗 (and sorry for my english by the way, I'm learning too 😉) Anyway I tried to DNF books for the first time this year and no regrets, best décision of my life ^^ and you're right : we do read more 👍
I can’t DNF, I will force myself through a book even if I absolutely hate it. I feel guilty because I’ve paid for it and want my money’s worth. I did come close to DNFing six of crows though😬
Same! Lol, I even got two books from a coworker who thought I would like them, genre was right up my alley, but by a quarter way thru I was SO annoyed at the main character! But, had to finish to see how it ended-and i was even MORE annoyed! 🤣
The sunk cost fallacy is actually the main reason I thrift books or buy from discount stores. I don't feel bad quitting a book if I didn't spend a lot of money on it
Having read all his other books, The Book Thief is an outlier for Markus Zusak. His other books are all contemporaries set in Australia, it's been awhile since I read those but I remembering them being very much like Bridge of Clay. But, I Am the Messenger had a similar similar flow to Book Thief so you might like that more
I remember when I read The Messenger I thought it felt exactly the same and completely different to The Book Thief at the same time; if that makes sense. Those are the only two of his books that I’ve read, but yes, Book Thief is definitely an outlier.
I feel bad DNFing books, but some are just so painful. If it's a series, I try to figure it out quick so I don't get sucked in and feel obligated to finish.That happened with the Red Queen series. It almost killed my soul. Book 4 was way too drawn out and at least 400 pages should've been cut from it. Also, you should try Sky in Deep again. It's really good. The companion book, The Girl the Sea Gave Back is also amazing.
I completely agree with you about DNFing books. My personal rule is if I read at least half the book I add it as read and rate it on goodreads. If I made it half way I feel like my views are valid 😂
the quickest i ever DNFed a book was after 4 pages and that was “all the bright places” which i was SO excited to read because so many people loved it. i guess it just wasn’t for me
Ahhh, The Gilded Wolves!! I tried to start it at least 3 times and could never get into it! I did not know what was going on and I felt so dumb. 🤣🤣 I feel better about it now!l
I also DNF'd A Pho Love Story and I felt so bad because every time I asked about it or looked it up the reviews were so positive, I had such high hopes to enjoy it so I tried and tried but just couldn't do it unfortunately..
i couldn't finish frankly in love either, i didn't like the writing style at all. but on the bright side, it's now given my bf and a sort of inside joke. every once in a while, out of nowhere, he'll mention something we're talking about and say "more like fartphone" and it catches me off guard every time hahaha
I DNF books that I've purchased all the time. I get the guilt feeling that everyone is talking about but I put that aside and usually donate to my local library or thrift stores.
Hey Hailey! I've actually experienced something like this before. There was this book that I really wanted to read the whole way through, but I just couldn't. I didn't know if it really wasn't my preference or that I was falling into a reading slump, but I chose to just put the book down for good and I haven't gone back to it ever since. Maybe in the future I'll pick it up again, but for now, my attention is on to other books. Thank you for the amazing videos. Hope all is well.
I had to dnf the Cruel Prince, it was putting me in a bad mood every time I read it because it’s just so many depressing events happening. I haven’t read any of the books you mentioned but I enjoyed hearing your thoughts!
Technically not a DNF but almost dropped it and it was so a drag for me to finish was Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating. I wanted to like it because you said it was cute and fluffy but it was just too sexual and unnecessarily descriptive for my liking. 😭😭
@@HaileyinBookland You're so right here, I started the summer with a book where each line was info dumping and after 80 pages I had to stop, cause it took me 2 months to even get there, it legit didn't make me want to pick up books and read. Best to move on :)
I remember starting "Wilder girls" and feeling what the hell have I picked up... I just DID NOT wanna read a single word of it so I dnf it so soon. And I'm saying this with the experience of reading some real twisted,dark,gory kinda books but still this one....NO
I DNF, there's too many books I want to read to force myself to finish books that I lose interest in while reading. Though, saying that and saying that everyone's reading preferences are different I was extremely surprised to see Sky in the Deep on your list!
I recently gave up on All the Light We Cannot See i felt so bad bc all I’ve heard good things! But I could not get invested to the story or the characters but also this was my third book set in a WW and I think I just got burned out (I read The Book Thief and All Quiet on the Western Front pretty recently)
I'm so glad it's not just me that felt this way about this book. I wanted to dnf and I didn't and pushed through and it was terrible. I was so disappointed 😞
I tried to read it 3 times in a book slump and I loved the writing style but it couldn’t keep my attention, I might try to reread it one day (same happened to me with the daughter of smoke and bone series)
this video came at the right time, i’m reading “percy jackson 1” and i’m not feeling it…and it’s so hard for me to DNF books, idk why, but i kind of feel guilty when i don’t finish a book…again, don’t know why, but yeah…i think “percy jackson” will be a DNF…it’s keeping me for reading other books tbh.
as someone who also struggled with the first one, its not worth continuing imo. I made it to the third one because i hate DNFing but it was just too bad.
i feel u on frankly in love, i was fornunate enough to get a arc copy of it at bookcon and read it but damm if it was just mehh, kind boring for me also didnt really care about the characters. i did finish it tho. recently i dnf a book called parabellum (its about a shooting at a beach and u read the point of views of 4 characters u dont know their names and one of them is the shooter but u dont know who.. its an interesting concept and i havent read a book about it but again i was so unniterested and bored in the characters and what was happening (we were just learning their day to day lives and since we dont knoew their names i feel like there isnt much seperation between points of view..), i only made it 10% of the book (i was reading an ebook, the author msged me on insta askin if i wanted to read/review it since ive read similar books) but i dfned it idk if ill try to re read it sometime. i feel bad tho bc the author msged me and i accepeted it. (also the book is adult,and i just read Ya and prefer ya to adult so thats one reason too)
I'm proud of myself for finishing Carry On by Rainbow Rowell because now it's one of my favorites. The first bit was slow to me and I was so bored. But then the second half picked up! Same with Addie Larue, the beginning was super slow. But I totally DNF books, usually books that go way over my head or the writing is bad.
I completely feel the exact same way about Bridge of Clay. I even pre ordered a signed copy I was so excited. I have never had an issue DNFing books, I didn't know people didn't before booktube, if anything I have to give books more of a chance
The last book I DNFed was Christine Riccio's Better Together. I DNFed her first book too and I feel bad because I like Christine, but I don't think her books are for me.
I'm so glad this video was posted now. I have been having a dilemma about DNF-ing dune and I have finally done it. Thanks for giving me the extra push I needed Hailey!
For me reading Bridge of Clay was all about timing. The first time I tried to read it I got half way through and put it down as I couldn't get my head round the structure. But knowing how much I love Zusak's books I couldn't leave it unfinished. I picked it up again when my grandfather passed away last year. It was the right time for me to read it. I connected with it so much better second time around. I was left in tears at the end.
Enemies-to-lovers is probably my least favourite trope. I just find the characters to be immature a lot of the time and the conflict always seems unnecessary. 😋
Ever since I started watching you, and heard you say you ‘DNF’ed a book for the first time I thought I would give it a go and it’s absolutely revolutionised my reading experience this year. I no longer feel like I HAVE to finish a book, and it’s meant I’ve been able to fully enjoy all the other books I’ve finished
I had the same problem of never being able to dnf a book even when I just wasn’t enjoying it but a few months ago I dnfed my first book and it definitely felt so liberating! I’m also loving your eye shadow 🤩
I have serious FOMO. I have such a hard time DNFing books. Also, I really like to be able to give complete, informed reviews. I’m glad it works for you, though! I wish I could let myself do it more often. 😂
I finished a pho love story a few days ago and I had the same problem as you , every couple of chapters I wouldn’t remember who’s POV I was reading from and the need did kind of disappoint me x
I used to force myself to read a book all the way even if I didn't like it and it would take me twice as long to finish it. I started DNFing books a few years ago and it helps me read faster and I get to read more books I enjoy. I try to get to 150 pages in a book before deciding to DNF it.
Wow I cannot believe how similar my taste is!! Many of these are books that I also DNFed (or should have!!) I will say, I actually love I am the Messenger - would highly suggest giving it a chance! 😊
This year I almost DNFed one book so far and that's Cemetery boys (very unpopular opinion, I knooow), but I just skimmed the last twenty or so pages and finished it. I feel bad DNFing books, but as you said, there are so many books and not enough time, some are just not worth it :( Great video
One book I wish I had DNF'd is The Octunnumi.The book is beautiful but was really overhyped. I feel like the story had potential- only to fall flat toward the middle and scrape it's way to the end.
I truly appreciate the honesty and respect with which you discuss books you didn't enjoy. Saying there is no shame in not connecting with a story, or not jiving with a writer's style is totally understandable vs bashing the author.
I have definitely felt like dnf some books, but I haven’t because when I start a book I have to finish it all the way through. I’ll be annoyed if I don’t finish it all the way through.
I also DNF’d Frankly in Love- I was pretty disappointed about that one! I tried reading I Am the Messenger and I hated the writing and main character so much and I honestly was puzzled and confused for so much of it that I quit I think around half way through.
I was so sad that I had to DNF Warcross. I could NOT do that cringy romance that literally felt like a student-teacher thing and like he was taking advantage of her. Maybe it’s because I listened to the audiobook and the author made Hideo sound like an old man but still….*shivers* it was such a cool concept, why’d they have to ruin it with romance that didn’t need to be there and literally came out of nowhere?!
I totally think it's vital to rate your unfinished books on GR, that itself sends a message about the book, it's an accurate and balanced way to rate something. Also really love your look in this video, the hair, the makeup and the cute top, love!!
I also didn’t like frankly in love bc the whole thing with their relationships was just so weird to me and did not sit well so I did not like the book 😅 DNFing is so freeing to me, there are so many books out there I don’t have time to spend time reading books I don’t love!
I couldn't finish The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, I was so sad and frustrated, that I took forever to pick up another book after that. And boy, was that book expensive! I loved the premise, loved all other V.E.Schwabb books, and it was such an interesting theme, but the actual book....
I just read 'This Adventure Ends,' by Emma Mills and absolutely loved it- but I can definitely understand where you're coming from haha; her writing is very unique and has an interesting feel to it... definitely not for everyone. She's become one of my favorite authors, and her book 'Famous in a Small Town,' is my fav out of all her novels. 💜 Also, 'Sky in the Deep,' is very good, and I'd recommend if you ever pick it up to read it during a rainy winter day haha, it gives it such a magical feel in my opinion.😂 It's such a beautiful story and the romance is very good! Also one of my favs! 💙
Usually I do not DNF but I DNFed The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin and The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden. I was so shocked because everyone loves these books and I just couldn´t finish them. I also DNFed Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer but that was no surprise. I really like Sky in the Deep by Adrienne Young and I am planning to read The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi. Many people do not like this book so I am little bit scared.
I also DNFd the gilded wolves, made no sense and i was less that 100 pages in whenni gave up. I didn't care about anything that was happening and was so confused.
I don't dnf many books (like 4/5 in the past 2 years) and I almost always make it at least to 50%. The only book I was ever glad I didn't DNF was She who became the sun, although it made SO mad about some choices the author made
I realised recently that I will push myself to finish a book ever since I got a Goodreads account. I stopped doing that. Now I just note the books I dnf and try to revisit them after a month or two.
I DNF’d Time of Our Lives about 71% through the audiobook in July. Nothing was really happening at that point and I didn't see any romantic chemistry between Juniper and Fitz. Now I'm hesitant about picking up What's Not To Love, but I want to at least try it since it's on my anticipated reads list.
I bought couple of books (simmer down, a pho love story) by seeing your recommendations video .. I did feel the same way as you .. but i cldnt dnf .. i feel guilty its still open in my goodreads..
DNFing is so frustrating because it’s normally something I was really looking forward to reading but just couldn’t. The 3 that come to mind for me are: A Deadly Education, The Night Circus, and Winterhouse. I gave them all a good try but I just couldn’t
I am getting better about waiting until after the hype train is over to pick up new authors/books. Pacing is my number one reason for DNFs, if you can't hook me or make me care about the characters, I'm done. I'll also get rid of an entire series if book one doesn't grab me. There are way too many books I want to read to waste my time so I'll move to library books to try again and after a second try I'll break up with an author.
You're not missing out on much by dnfing Simmer Down. I read it and it just did not work for me either. But I was reading for a challenge so I had to finish it. But I ended up giving it 1 star.
I never dnf a book, but because of this, I stopped reading for so long, because I was reading a book that I did not like at all and did not want to start another before I had finished it.
Unfortunately I refuse to unhaul a book I haven’t read so if I bought the whole series I’ll force myself to read it even if I hate it. I’m currently going through this with The Selection series but at least I don’t buy multiple books in series anymore
I read it when it first came out, and I want to reread it, but everything people are saying about it is scaring me. I liked it and still want to like it. I will say if you don’t care for it, you may not want to read the latest from the author cause I didn’t like it even though I did like the selection.
Man this sounds like such a miserable thing to put yourself through. Why waste your time reading books you hate when you could be reading a book you love? I understand that when you've got a book you want to feel like you need to have used it but it's really not worth it. I end up giving away any books I'm not into. Someone else can enjoy it.
I feel way too guilty when I dnf a book so I’ll usually put it down for awhile and try to pick it back up when I’m more in the mood and if I still am hating it then I’ll dnf. I acknowledge this is not a good system but the guilty conscience is so real.
I DNF so fast with zero regret lol. I’ll DNF a book after reading a handful of sentences if it doesn’t immediately grab my attention 😂 there are too many books out there to spend time reading books that you’re only kind of enjoying!
I’ve started DNFing books. I realize when I am dragging myself through a book I don’t read as much. I just sadly DNFd A Curse so Dark and Lonely. I wanted to like it but for some reason just didn’t. I made it 40 and I didn’t want to read it. Same with the Goldfinch. Luckily they were both library books so no money spent
If you didn't like The Goldfinch, you will most likely not be a fan of any of Donna Tartt's books. I'm also not a fan, but I know so many people who adore that book and all of her others.
DNF-ing books has become a recent pleasure of mine. Thank you for this video- if you are now loving a book, move on! There are thousands more out there. 😊
My rules for DNFing a book is if I don’t care about the characters or I don’t care how it ends. My most recent DNF was The Inheritance Game. Especially when I found out it was a trilogy!
I really enjoyed I am the messenger but it definitely had a different vibe from the book thief. I plan on reading bridge of clay in October, hopefully I’ll enjoy reading it
I have such a hard time DNF'ing a book. If I do put a book down, it's only for a little while and then I feel obligated to go back and finish it. I really need to work on letting go of stories I don't connect with. It seems so liberating.
You should read 'it ends with us' and give a review if you liked it or not .. I personally enjoyed it and I think our taste in books is somewhat similar so I want to know if you like it or not..
I DNF a lot because I have way too many books I want to read to be wasting time with books I don't like. Glad I wasn't the only one confused by gilded wolves.
I am the biggest fan of not finishing books lol if it’s depressing me or making me angry or I just don’t vibe then I’m going to stop . And I have a specific list DNF on goodreads because they do count. Lol. I’m reading for fun not as a chore.
