Some people find it helpful to set goals while reading. When they are just starting out and want to make it a habit. To teach themselves to reach for a book instead of their phone. For when they think they aren't reading enough. To help make time for it out of a busy day. People with ADHD, setting goals can help them focus. Some people need to "gamify" activities to concentrate or for motivation. There a million different reasons why you would set goals for yourself. And not because they aren't enjoying what they are doing.
kaysn
joined 1 year ago
I look through year end awards list for books to see what I may have missed. But for most of the time, it's because I liked the cover while browsing. Giving myself the permission to DNF has been better for me. If I don't like it, I drop it.
The only time I actually read reviews is for when I am about to DNF a book. If there is anything worth reading through the end. A slog to read could still have a big payoff. Or if it ends just how it started, and you'd best move on.