The main reason that I read is for the adventure that comes with each book that I read. It doesn't matter what genre I choose to read, there is somewhere new to explore. However, fantasies are the genre that give me great pleasure. Usually when we get older our sense of imagination seems to fade. We are constantly bombarded with structure and 'staying in the lines'. When we were in kindergarten we were encouraged to be adventurous and to try new things. Now being in high school everything has the 'right' way to do it. When I read books it lets me use my imagination more. My mind is put into the situation were I have to think of what the characters look like. Another really big reason I read is for pure entertainment. I love to be able to unwind by just reading.
I like the idea of reading being a way to color outside the lines. Nicely explained.
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