Good Reader

Nabokov believes that a good reader has an imagination, a memory, a dictionary, and some artistic sense. I agree and disagree with his list of traits that make a good reader. I completely agree that a good reader needs to have a good imagination. When reading the person needs to be able to picture what the author is trying describe. It is the author’s job to describe what he wants the reader to see. Yes a memory is needed and it does make someone a better reader. But it is the author’s job to make something memorable. A good reader isn’t going to remember something that seems mundane. Not only does a good reader need a dictionary but also the urge to learn new words. I disagree with an artistic sense; some people like me read for entertainment and don’t care about deeper meanings. The books I like to read aren’t trying to be artistic; they are written purely for entertainment. Along with the traits above I believe a good reader also is able to put themselves in the story. I believe that I’m a good reader. I enjoy reading and can usually connect with the book in some way.

 Link of bad reading habits.