I’ve always considered the statement “I do not like to read” as somewhat dubious. In my opinion, there’s always something interesting to read; perhaps that person simply hasn’t found THE book. However, my friend corrected me, emphasizing that it’s not necessarily the case. Some people genuinely do not enjoy reading books in any form or format.
What’s your take on such cases? Do you believe it’s a matter of finding the right book, or is it indeed a case of liking or disliking reading altogether?
I’ve heard from (and about) people with Dyslexia and Aphantasia that even if the actual contexts of a specific book are identical to their favourite movie, its virtually impossible for them to derive and enjoyment from it because to them at least, the medium itself isn’t compatible with them.
As someone who self identifies as having ADHD but has never been diagnosed, reading is something I’ve been doing for years and is one of the few activities I can do for up to 3 hours with little perceptible diminishing focus.
How a person operates mentally / physiologically may very well play a significant factor. Despite this, I do believe that to some extent, the majority of people can, with practices learn from and even find great pleasure in reading.
Just a reminder, even reading at its most basic level, just sitting with a book, focusing and understanding what is happening or being discussed line by line is a skill.