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(Warning: Long post)
I've a friend in my class who lives close to my place. We generally catch a train together as we can keep each other company. She is an avid reader and is very eloquent. By very, I mean VERY. She's one of those people that will strike you as someone who is amazing at articulation without having to use hi-fi words. So we generally talk about books, games and comics and end up either wanting to swap stuff or sharing the same opinion about one.
So as we were coming back home one day, we were talking about the Shiva trilogy. I see a lot of people carrying it and I've always been inquisitive about it. So as she proceeds to tell me, we are very abruptly interrupted by a school girl (probably 16 yrs of age) who starts narrating the story to me. She throws in a few fancy words, tells me she recommends reading that book and also a few other novels. And we have this dumb expression on our faces and if we had the ability to see each other's thoughts in those bubbles they show in comic books , it would read " What just happened and who the hell is she!"
While I really commend her confidence, I must say she was weird and her opinion, completely unasked for.
Which got us thinking and talking about the types of readers . Ofcourse, all after reaching our destination.
(POST BEGINS HERE :-P)
Type 1. The clan-beings:
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These are the people that are die hard fans of any world famous series of books. Most popular clans are potterheads or twilight freaks. These don't just claim, but are really into the novels. They don't just read them or watch the movies, they live it. They get pissed if they find a scene from the book missing in the movie and almost die from a cardiac arrest if they spot a mistake. They are a part of a huge family and get all teary eyed on spotting someone of the same clan.
These are the ones that get into heated discussions and sometimes fierce arguments on social forums comparing 2 book series.( If you cried when the series ended or when you bought the last book, then welcome to the clan. )
Type 2. The thesaurus-rex
These are people who "believe" they have a vocab as huge as a dinosaur. Hence, the name. They will throw in random heavy duty words and complicate simple sentences just to intimidate others. Initially you will be in awe of their vocabulary, but soon you might come to realize they are like the thesaurus option of Microsoft Word, because at times.. They will just fail to make sense. They might also mention " Wren & Martin" so many times you'd be forced to believe they are parenting kids named Wren and Martin. The members of this type will also throw in famous foreign authors and their famous novels- Tell them you haven't read it, your impression drops.Tell them you haven't heard of it, that's it- game's over for you. The look on their face will be enough to send you into a guilt coma for about a decade.
Type 3. The "keeps it simple"
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These are people who are fun to be around. They enjoy simple books. You don't need to impress them with a vocab right out of Webster's dictionary or with gibberish titles. Throw in a few jokes, keep the novel light hearted and there, you have a new fan.
They neither take the book too seriously, nor the critics. They have their fair share of fun and then " chalte bano" with it.
Too much of decor( artsy words) and they will not come back to your novel.
Type 4. The "under your bed, behind the mask"
These people breathe thrillers and spooky novels. Horror gives them their daily dose of adrenaline rush. These were the ones that were fond of goosebumps as kids and have now graduated gradually to world famous murder mysteries. If they read the books closely and carefully, you'll notice they have a stunning vocabulary.
Type 5. The "Bestsellers only"
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These will know about various bestselling books. They know the name, the author's name, the prologues and the epilogues by heart. Story?- uhm who cares. These four things are enough to impress fellow members of their kind.
Type 6. The " undercover reader"
These are the underdogs, the dark horses of the reading world. They've read books you haven't enough heard of. All because they keep an open mind and are ready to read any book of any genre whose storyline they find appealing. They will never show off, sometimes not even mention that they are readers. Their libraries are full of gorgeous books the world has failed to notice.
Type 7. The " NNRI- non Nri"s
These are Indians who resent the fact that they are Indian. Bollywood-ugh, chaat- ugh, desi- ugh, Chetan Bhagat- double ugh.
They will not mind reading( read buying) a not so good "phorain/Umreekan" novel, but desi- tch tch. These are people who look down upon the talent our Indian authors have.
Type 8. The " Comic" ers
These are like clan-beings. They too have a global family and a huge social circle. But are generally not looked upon as readers. Well, they are. These follow comics way too seriously. Like sitcom-freaks. They also have a soft spot for a specific character that they relate too. Commonly seen freaking out about Comic-Con. From tintin to superheros, from local tinkle to universally adored Archie's... Everyone's a part of this sect of the reading world.
Type 9. The " Rome and the antics"
These are rom-com-ers.
These might love " Mills&Boons" or "2 states" but romance is what they are looking for. Put a guy, a girl and a few accidental contacts, seal it with a Kiss and there, they will be in the book's hangover for days. Ever felt the tingly sensation, the butterfly feeling in your tummy! If it's not stomach infection, then it's definitely because you are one of the romantic freaks. You love how a practical version of a fairy tale ends with a "happily ever after" tag and you desperately want to step into the lead character's shoes. Some may even like the tragic endings-for e.g." I too had a love story" or " love story".
That's it for now ( seriously, THAT is it???) .
Yes I know toooo long eh? But what was I supposed to do, these are the types and there are many more-All deserving their share of recognition in the reader's club.
So until I come up with more types,
- Appiqué <3
(Warning: Long post)
I've a friend in my class who lives close to my place. We generally catch a train together as we can keep each other company. She is an avid reader and is very eloquent. By very, I mean VERY. She's one of those people that will strike you as someone who is amazing at articulation without having to use hi-fi words. So we generally talk about books, games and comics and end up either wanting to swap stuff or sharing the same opinion about one.
So as we were coming back home one day, we were talking about the Shiva trilogy. I see a lot of people carrying it and I've always been inquisitive about it. So as she proceeds to tell me, we are very abruptly interrupted by a school girl (probably 16 yrs of age) who starts narrating the story to me. She throws in a few fancy words, tells me she recommends reading that book and also a few other novels. And we have this dumb expression on our faces and if we had the ability to see each other's thoughts in those bubbles they show in comic books , it would read " What just happened and who the hell is she!"
While I really commend her confidence, I must say she was weird and her opinion, completely unasked for.
Which got us thinking and talking about the types of readers . Ofcourse, all after reaching our destination.
(POST BEGINS HERE :-P)
Type 1. The clan-beings:
These are the people that are die hard fans of any world famous series of books. Most popular clans are potterheads or twilight freaks. These don't just claim, but are really into the novels. They don't just read them or watch the movies, they live it. They get pissed if they find a scene from the book missing in the movie and almost die from a cardiac arrest if they spot a mistake. They are a part of a huge family and get all teary eyed on spotting someone of the same clan.
These are the ones that get into heated discussions and sometimes fierce arguments on social forums comparing 2 book series.( If you cried when the series ended or when you bought the last book, then welcome to the clan. )
Type 2. The thesaurus-rex
These are people who "believe" they have a vocab as huge as a dinosaur. Hence, the name. They will throw in random heavy duty words and complicate simple sentences just to intimidate others. Initially you will be in awe of their vocabulary, but soon you might come to realize they are like the thesaurus option of Microsoft Word, because at times.. They will just fail to make sense. They might also mention " Wren & Martin" so many times you'd be forced to believe they are parenting kids named Wren and Martin. The members of this type will also throw in famous foreign authors and their famous novels- Tell them you haven't read it, your impression drops.Tell them you haven't heard of it, that's it- game's over for you. The look on their face will be enough to send you into a guilt coma for about a decade.
Type 3. The "keeps it simple"
These are people who are fun to be around. They enjoy simple books. You don't need to impress them with a vocab right out of Webster's dictionary or with gibberish titles. Throw in a few jokes, keep the novel light hearted and there, you have a new fan.
They neither take the book too seriously, nor the critics. They have their fair share of fun and then " chalte bano" with it.
Too much of decor( artsy words) and they will not come back to your novel.
Type 4. The "under your bed, behind the mask"
These people breathe thrillers and spooky novels. Horror gives them their daily dose of adrenaline rush. These were the ones that were fond of goosebumps as kids and have now graduated gradually to world famous murder mysteries. If they read the books closely and carefully, you'll notice they have a stunning vocabulary.
Type 5. The "Bestsellers only"
These will know about various bestselling books. They know the name, the author's name, the prologues and the epilogues by heart. Story?- uhm who cares. These four things are enough to impress fellow members of their kind.
Type 6. The " undercover reader"
Type 7. The " NNRI- non Nri"s
These are Indians who resent the fact that they are Indian. Bollywood-ugh, chaat- ugh, desi- ugh, Chetan Bhagat- double ugh.
They will not mind reading( read buying) a not so good "phorain/Umreekan" novel, but desi- tch tch. These are people who look down upon the talent our Indian authors have.
Type 8. The " Comic" ers
Type 9. The " Rome and the antics"
These are rom-com-ers.
These might love " Mills&Boons" or "2 states" but romance is what they are looking for. Put a guy, a girl and a few accidental contacts, seal it with a Kiss and there, they will be in the book's hangover for days. Ever felt the tingly sensation, the butterfly feeling in your tummy! If it's not stomach infection, then it's definitely because you are one of the romantic freaks. You love how a practical version of a fairy tale ends with a "happily ever after" tag and you desperately want to step into the lead character's shoes. Some may even like the tragic endings-for e.g." I too had a love story" or " love story".
That's it for now ( seriously, THAT is it???) .
Yes I know toooo long eh? But what was I supposed to do, these are the types and there are many more-All deserving their share of recognition in the reader's club.
So until I come up with more types,
- Appiqué <3
2 comments:
i wish there was a like button on these things
:-D haha! Thankyou!!!!
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