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Bridalhat t1_j4y1no8 wrote

Reply to comment by goirish2200 in What is the point of spoiling the plot of a book in its preface?? by DontNotNotReadThis

It can also be useful for students or anyone who wants to pick up on as many themes and foreshadowing as they can, but either only has time to read the book once or just doesn't prize going in blind as much as OP.

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Merle8888 t1_j51no2w wrote

I don’t know, I usually read these after finishing a book but most of the time they just seem like bloviating without having any real point. It’s rare they actually bring great insights or perspective.

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