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Beginning-Classic219 t1_jali5un wrote

I listen to audiobooks only. Stranger, east of eden and mans search for meaning(to some extent) went over my head. English isn’t my first language so maybe thats part of the problem for me, but i just stick to fantasy novels and enjoy my time, if i m too dumb to understand, there isn’t much i can do about it. Maybe i will try these again someday, see if it makes any difference

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BuffyLoo t1_jalvmhf wrote

Wasn’t East of Eden a Cain and Abel story? I read it so long ago I don’t remember anything except it being about two brothers.

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BEST_POOP_U_EVER_HAD t1_jasnxy6 wrote

I do think that it’s harder to get ‘meaning’ from some texts through audiobooks, unless you are in the habit of constantly pausing and rewinding. With printed books, it’s easier and more natural to pause and dwell on something you just read, re-read the previous sentence or paragraph, flip back a few pages, make a note or too. This kind of ‘active’ reading is often helpful for understanding some books.

I am not saying it’s impossible to ‘actively’ listen to an audiobook, I think it is just less convenient (especially since many people put them on while doing other things). Likewise, not all printed book reading is ‘active,’ or even the default way of reading.

Don’t be afraid to try again but also don’t be too tough on yourself :)

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Beginning-Classic219 t1_jb1jtgy wrote

You are right. I am a truck driver so I listen to audiobooks to pass time. But every now and then something comes up on the road and i then i press rewind couple times to listen that portion again. Thats why i only listen fantasy/scifi books now and i plan to actually read the philosophical texts from now on

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