What kind of reader are you?

Zion Ravescene · June 28 2009, 11:36 PM

It's that time of the year again where someone posts a link to an online self-testing quiz for all to enjoy and discover something about others and themselves.

This one should be interesting here: What kind of reader are you?

My result:

Your Result: Literate Good Citizen

You read to inform or entertain yourself, but you're not nerdy about it. You've read most major classics (in school) and you have a favorite genre or two.

Book Snob
Fad Reader
Dedicated Reader
Non-Reader
Obsessive-Compulsive Bookworm

Quite odd as I'm not that into books, myself. At least, not anymore.
Quite an interesting breakdown too, placing obsessive-compulsive at the bottom and a variety of strengths of reader in between.

How do you fare?

trekkiedane · June 28 2009, 11:53 PM

Hmmm, not sure I trust this particular test:

Michael Chris · June 29 2009, 12:04 AM

Obsessive-Compulsive Bookworm

Book Snob
Dedicated Reader
Literate Good Citizen
Fad Reader
Non-Reader

However, I haven't actually read a book that I just wanted to read in months.

sidious618 · June 29 2009, 12:14 AM

Apparently I am a very dedicated reader. Sounds accurate to me.

trampledamage · June 29 2009, 12:28 AM

I gave up at question 4

When you hear about a new huge best-seller, what do you do?

Decide that whatever you do, you'll never read that book. Too plebian.

You look up the review in the TLS to see if it's really any good or not.

You run out to your nearest Barnes & Noble or Borders to buy it.

You pretend you already read it when people are talking about it
at a party.

You wait for the movie version.

Where's the option for "I borrow it from the library"

Spot's Meow · June 29 2009, 12:37 AM

Your Result: Dedicated Reader
You are always trying to find the time to get back to your book. You are convinced that the world would be a much better place if only everyone read more.
Result Breakdown:
78% Dedicated Reader
74% Literate Good Citizen
53% Obsessive-Compulsive Bookworm
48% Book Snob
47% Fad Reader
0% Non-Reader

Seems pretty accurate to me!

Neeka Keet · June 29 2009, 12:43 AM

Your Result: Obsessive-Compulsive Bookworm

I wasn't expecting it but I do read a lot.

Miss Chicken · June 29 2009, 12:55 AM

Dedicated reader.

However i am not as dedicated as I used to be. I used to read three times as much but that plummeted when I got the internet on at home

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I do tend to be reading more than one book at a time. At the moment I am reading a historical novel set in Iceland (Iceland's Bell by Halldor Laxness), a crime mystery (The Cat Who Ate Danish Modern) and a non-fiction book with a local flavour (Underground Hobart - the World Beneath the City).

I have several books in my to-read pile with more on the way from Amazon.

I don't read much science fiction anymore. Once it used to be my favourite genre but nowadays I get must of my sci-fi and fantasy fix via TV or the movies.

K'Ehleyr · June 29 2009, 12:59 AM

Well I like to do it in bed, but outside on a blanket if warm enough. I prefer thick and hard and it must have substance to keep me interested. I usually have 2 or 3 on the go ~ after all variety is the spice of life

trekkiedane · June 29 2009, 01:02 AM

K'ehleyr wrote:

Well I like to do it in bed, but outside on a blanket if warm enough. I prefer thick and hard and it must have substance to keep me interested. I usually have 2 or 3 on the go ~ after all variety is the spice of life

What are you actually talking about there???

Zion Ravescene · June 29 2009, 01:11 AM

trekkiedane wrote:

K'ehleyr wrote:

Well I like to do it in bed, but outside on a blanket if warm enough. I prefer thick and hard and it must have substance to keep me interested. I usually have 2 or 3 on the go ~ after all variety is the spice of life

What are you actually talking about there???

Tax returns.

K'Ehleyr · June 29 2009, 01:29 AM

trekkiedane wrote:

K'ehleyr wrote:

Well I like to do it in bed, but outside on a blanket if warm enough. I prefer thick and hard and it must have substance to keep me interested. I usually have 2 or 3 on the go ~ after all variety is the spice of life

What are you actually talking about there???

The latest James Patterson obviously

royalfan5 · June 29 2009, 01:38 AM

I got obsessive compulsive bookworm as well.

Count Zero · June 29 2009, 01:43 AM

I'm a book snob. Hooray!

McCoy · June 29 2009, 02:45 AM

Dedicated Reader.

June 28 2009, 11:53 PM	#2
trekkiedane Admiral Location: I'll let you know when I get there.	Re: What kind of reader are you? Hmmm, not sure I trust this particular test: __________________ You just assume condescension because I'm European and we're known for not taking Americans seriously. It's a curse. { Emilia }

June 29 2009, 12:04 AM	#3
Michael Chris Admiral Location: The 'Querq, NM	Re: What kind of reader are you? Obsessive-Compulsive Bookworm Book Snob Dedicated Reader Literate Good Citizen Fad Reader Non-Reader However, I haven't actually read a book that I just wanted to read in months. __________________ To live is Christ, and to die is gain.

June 29 2009, 12:14 AM	#4
sidious618 Admiral Location: New York, US	Re: What kind of reader are you? Apparently I am a very dedicated reader. Sounds accurate to me. __________________ We've met before, haven't we?

June 29 2009, 12:43 AM	#7
Neeka Keet Admiral	Re: What kind of reader are you? Your Result: Obsessive-Compulsive Bookworm I wasn't expecting it but I do read a lot. __________________ The end....

June 29 2009, 12:55 AM	#8
Miss Chicken Little three legged cat with attitude Location: Howrah, Hobart, Tasmania	Re: What kind of reader are you? Dedicated reader. However i am not as dedicated as I used to be. I used to read three times as much but that plummeted when I got the internet on at home . I do tend to be reading more than one book at a time. At the moment I am reading a historical novel set in Iceland (Iceland's Bell by Halldor Laxness), a crime mystery (The Cat Who Ate Danish Modern) and a non-fiction book with a local flavour (Underground Hobart - the World Beneath the City). I have several books in my to-read pile with more on the way from Amazon. I don't read much science fiction anymore. Once it used to be my favourite genre but nowadays I get must of my sci-fi and fantasy fix via TV or the movies. __________________ Big Brother, the people are watching YOU

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June 29 2009, 12:59 AM	#9
K'Ehleyr Commodore Location: In a world which very few others see	Re: What kind of reader are you? Well I like to do it in bed, but outside on a blanket if warm enough. I prefer thick and hard and it must have substance to keep me interested. I usually have 2 or 3 on the go ~ after all variety is the spice of life __________________ Oh for goodness sake it's not that important. Unless it is really important ~ then you can always email it to me and I'll ignore it again tomorrow.

June 29 2009, 01:38 AM	#13
royalfan5 Fleet Captain Location: Lincoln, NE	Re: What kind of reader are you? I got obsessive compulsive bookworm as well. __________________ Trouble Ahead, Trouble Behind.

June 29 2009, 01:43 AM	#14
Count Zero Your fluffy highness Location: Land of Awesome	Re: What kind of reader are you? I'm a book snob. Hooray!

June 29 2009, 02:45 AM	#15
McCoy Commodore Location: Toronto, Canada	Re: What kind of reader are you? Dedicated Reader.