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Do you prefer fiction books or non-fiction books?

Discussion in 'Entertainment and Technology' started by Lawrence, Sep 5, 2015.

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Do you prefer fiction books or non-fiction books?

  1. I read more fiction books

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    67.7%
  2. I read more non-fiction books

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    14.5%
  3. I read both about equally

    11 vote(s)
    17.7%
  1. Kaiser

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    I like both.

    I tend to read more non-fiction though, but that's because serial killers and military history (including notable individuals, such as generals and politicians) tend to be my favorites, and will usually always be my first choice.

    However, I do enjoy fiction as well. It just really depends on my mood and if I'm tired of reading about the intricacies of Nazi eugenics or the Irish Republican Army's grievances, and opt for an alternative. Sometimes to compromise, I'll dabble in alternative history, which allows me to satisfy both ends.
     
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    I love fiction. Fantasy is neat, but science fiction takes the cake. I love to look at something and go into a mental debate on whether or not it could be possible, and when.
    If I read something science fiction I prefer when it doesn't stray too far, and say, throw in time travel or something.
     
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    I enjoy both, and probably read an equal amount. When I read fiction it's usually sci-fi or classics, and when I read non-fiction I read biographies and books about anything I find interesting, such as Maths.
     
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    I don't have a preference, but I do tend to read more fiction just because of social circles/availablity.
     
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    Fiction for sure, I enjoy the weird worlds and strange stuff in fiction stories.
     
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    It really depends on where my head is at at the moment. Do I need a emotional escape or not. If I do fiction. If not then non fiction.
     
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    Fiction definitely. I read to escape my boring stressful reality and to me non-fiction is usually too dry.
     
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    It's pretty 50/50 at the moment.

    I read a lot more fiction when I was younger and I still enjoy it a lot, but now I'm reading much more non-fiction too because there are just so many things I'm interested in learning more about.
     
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    Fiction definitely. I have a lot more fiction books than non-fiction ones, although I do have a few non-fiction books on topics of interest. I like fantasy dramas and science fiction the best.
     
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    Definitely fiction. I don't know why, but most non-fiction bores me (this is just me, I'm not trying to offend anyone). I absolutely love fantasy and Sci-Fi, but I'll read realistic fiction every once in a while.
     
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    When it comes to actual books, I'd rather have a nice novel about crime, supernatural or sci-fi. But I read a lot of non-fiction articles on the internet.
     
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    I still read more about fiction.
     
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    Well-researched fiction that takes truth from nonfiction and makes it awesome. It's what I love about writing that makes it much like sculpting: you take a naturally occurring material and manipulate it to create something with emotional value.

    That said I can still enjoy wild, imaginative fiction as well as pure fact. :wink:
     
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    I read a bit more fiction than non-fiction but not much.
     
  15. waitwhat

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    I tend to read more non-fiction books. Especially science/animal books. I do read some fiction though.
     
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    I read definitely more fiction. I only read non-fiction books or articles when I want to learn more about a specific subject. But for just reading for fun and chillin' I go with sci-fi, crime and thrillers the most and sometimes a love story :wink:
     
  17. ModernCat

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    I read more fiction but I like them both equally.
     
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    I guess fiction because of manga and stuff...
     
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    Both, but fiction dominates by a wide margin.
     
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    I prefer to not read books.

    Fiction, I guess.