WHAT IS A BOOK?
A book is a door to an alternate universe. It allows us to
really connect with the characters and truly experience their thoughts,
depending on the point of view in many cases. A book that can open a door is
often an escape, a way to release ourselves from the real world. We begin to
get a sense of fantasy, and hopefully of belonging. Sometimes, the real world
is boring and often hurtful, but books take all of that away. For me, it's the
smell, the papery, wooden smell. For others, it might be the connection to the
main characters that let them know that there are other people out there
experiencing that pain or pride or joy that they want to experience. A lot of
books are exciting to readers.
For example, "If I Stay" is a sad book that many
girls read in the fantasy of wanting a boyfriend like Adam who, even in their
disputes and arguments, still wants her to wake up and stay with him. He wants
her to follow her dreams of going to Julliard and is willing to give up
everything just to be with her in New York. I think a lot of girls want that in
a relationship but not too many get it, so it is kind of a fantasy to dream
about. There are also many more books, novels, short stories, and even movies
that make people feel this way, and it’s a special feeling to connect to literature.
In conclusion, I think books are an amazing escape for readers
who want something to connect or believe in. It should be an escape and not a
forced read, like many schools require, which is why I like independent reading
because I can choose a book that I really enjoy.
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