Quote by J.K. Rowling

I loathe people who say, 'I always read the ending of the book first.' That really irritates me, It's like someone coming to dinner, just opening the fridge and eating pudding, while you're standing there still working on the starter. It's not on.

I loathe people who say, 'I always read the ending of the bo

Summary

This quote criticizes the practice of reading the ending of a book before progressing through its beginning and middle. The speaker perceives it as an impatient and disrespectful behavior, akin to skipping ahead to eat dessert before finishing the main course. They express irritation towards individuals who adopt this approach, emphasizing the importance of experiencing a story in its intended sequence to fully appreciate its development and suspense.

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By J.K. Rowling

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