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Russell Thorndyke

 

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Russell Thorndyke : Dr Syn

'Two books I remember reading at one sitting are "Dr. Syn" and "The return of Dr. Syn" (Russell Thorndyke), these I read straight off, mainly because I could not take my eyes off the pages, nor my mind from unfolding the plot at express speed. Otherwise, apart from plays which I have to read straight off preferably after a large dinner in order to get full advantage of dramatic technicalities such as Irony, I like to read at leisure. I have said I read fairly slowly taking in each word. I dislike reading by snippets - just as I dislike reading with the wireless on - but I find it hard to read more than one half of a heavy book at one time, for slow reading makes it a long job and also gives you a lot to chew. Two hours is my optimum stretch, this does not apply to light reading or reading when ill in bed.'

Century: 1900-1945     Reader/Listener/Group:      Print: Book

  

Russell Thorndyke : The return of Dr. Syn

'Two books I remember reading at one sitting are "Dr. Syn" and "The return of Dr. Syn" (Russell Thorndyke), these I read straight off, mainly because I could not take my eyes off the pages, nor my mind from unfolding the plot at express speed. Otherwise, apart from plays which I have to read straight off preferably after a large dinner in order to get full advantage of dramatic technicalities such as Irony, I like to read at leisure. I have said I read fairly slowly taking in each word. I dislike reading by snippets - just as I dislike reading with the wireless on - but I find it hard to read more than one half of a heavy book at one time, for slow reading makes it a long job and also gives you a lot to chew. Two hours is my optimum stretch, this does not apply to light reading or reading when ill in bed.'

Century: 1900-1945     Reader/Listener/Group:      Print: Book

 

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