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Do you write up your books once you've finished reading? (lemmy.world)
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So I have 'just started reading'. After a lifetime of being dyslexic and thinking I disliked books, I've realised that if I find something in my wheel house and with a little perseverance of getting over the inital hump, I'm really enjoying it. However a few months after reading a book, I've kind of forgotten the finer points and details I enjoyed. Does anyone write up books they've read and what tips have you got/do you have any templates?

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[–] Vupware@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 week ago

I’ll generally write a somewhat detailed review on StoryGraph (@vupware, add me!). Every once in a while, I’ll sniff my own farts and read my old reviews to remind me of the books’ contents.

But yes, nuance will always be lost. Taking notes as you read can help with retention, and it can also help you uncover themes you may have otherwise overlooked.