3 Books in 3 Days Challenge.
Posted On June 1, 2016
3 weeks in a row, I had Friday to Sunday off. The first 2 times I just wasted it. But, this time, I decided to do something productive. I decided to challenge myself into reading 3 books in those 3 days. I had been on a reading slump for many months and I had to get over it. And, I did it! I’m not an easily pleased reader. I need the story to be gripping. I need it fact-paced and slow-paced at proper phases. I don’t want an easily predictable end. And as much as I like conversations, I also like details of surroundings. I want the girl character to be in a relationship but I also want her dog to rip off the strange guy. I want to not like it just because it’s of a particular genre but I also want to like it because the author puts in so much effort in the plot. And if the character is even a little bit like me, I don’t want her doing something that I wouldn’t. See? It’s such a challenge even reading a simple novel. So, when I decided to read 3 such novels, my brain kind of drained out because it was obviously too much reading. All I did was read for hours at length. I enjoyed it, no doubt, but it was also too much exercise for the brain.. So I read three books. I’ll write book reviews soon on the blog. Until then, here’s a short description about them.
1. The Witness by Nora Roberts:
I read work of Nora Roberts for the first time on a friend’s recommendation. The book is divided into 3 parts vividly. I liked the first part. I thought I might have found a new good author to read. The first part has a touch of crime and suspense. The start is good enough to grip the reader. The second part has a love story. And the third part is witnessed with justice and an expected happy ending. Overall the reading experience was all right. It was exciting in the beginning, monotonous in the middle and disappointing in the end. I’ve given it 2 stars on Goodreads.
2. Our Impossible Love by Durjoy Datta:
Durjoy Datta has let me down 9 out of 10 times. It was a disappointment this time as well. This is a love story about a school student and her counsellor. What strikes me about Durjoy Dutta is his basic idea is usually good. Like, in this novel, he has stressed the issues of feminism, rape and bullying. But the problem is he can’t convert these issues effectively into a story. Either the message gets distorted or the story gets boring. I’ve given it 3 stars on Goodreads.
3. Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez:
My weekend wasn’t a complete waste only because of this book. I thought it was a bit bizarre in the beginning but as the story progressed, it got very interesting. The story is fast paced and very gripping. It took some time to stay on it but once I got the gist and plot, I read non-stop. The author has his way with words. He can describe one scenario for 5 pages and it still would sound meaningful. I’ve given it 4 stars on Goodreads.
Taking this challenge taught me many things. Firstly, it got me out of my reading slump. I love to read and it sucked that I wasn’t reading anything. And only readers can understand this sentiment when you’re unable to read because of whatever unimportant reason that exists. So, yeah, it was good dedicating all of that time to my lovely gorgeous books.
Secondly, if you’re going to do something extraordinary, then look for all the loopholes. I did a mistake by choosing lengthy books. So, I was up late at night until 3 or 4 am reading. Taking up 1 lengthy and 2 medium length books would’ve been better. But, I surely enjoyed reading late into the hours.
Thirdly, this challenge is for those who don’t have a social life. It requires complete commitment. I didn’t get out of my home for these 3 days. But, then, I don’t have a social life. So, it was heavenly for me to stay in, drink coffee and snuggle with a book. That’s my idea of a lovely date with my handsome books.
You can check out another of my reading challenge wherein I read 15 books in 31 days.
Do you enjoy reading? Do you have any reading records?
About The Author
Aishwarya Shenolikar
Hello! I'm Aishwarya, an Introverted bookworm & writer. I have been reviewing books since 6 years on my blog - Mindscape in Words. My favourite genres are Historical Fiction, Mystery, Thrillers, Magical Realism, Poetry, Fantasy & Memoirs. I like the kind of books which evoke emotions on several levels leaving me wrecked, but also incredibly content. I'm dreaming for the world to paint a landscape full of words, more like Mindscape in Words. Hope you enjoy the view.
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I loved "love in the time of Cholera" and I am off to go follow you on Goodreads! 🙂
I will have to check out these reads!
Holy cow. I have been having trouble reading one book in one month but 3 in 3 days. Reminds me of how I was when I was younger. I would check out two novels and be back at the library in a few days.
I've also been in a reading slump for like 6 months (until last week:D). This looked like fun! I'll have to try it sometime 🙂
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I love the idea of three books in three days!! I've just committed to reading 100 pages a day. To hopefully help me out of my slump!
good for you for reading three books in three days! Thats amazing!! I would LOVE to do this!
What a great idea, I'd love to hide away for 3 days and just read. And at least one of them was good!
Thank you so much for your kind words! 🙂
Hi,
Writing to you on behalf of a publishing house. Wanted to get in touch about book reviews on your blog. Could you share an email address that I can contact you on?
Yes, sure. I'd like to know more. Here's my email address aishwaryashenolikar@gmail.com