Good Readers and Good Writers

I think Good Readers and Good Writers is a very good description of what it takes to be either one. Nabokov makes a lot of strong points some I agree with and he also makes some points that I don't agree with. I do agree with the fact that a good reader should be able to notice and fondle details. The reason this is so important is because small details are what make up the complete story. I do not agree with him when he says that a reader shouldn't make a connection between the characters and themselves. He also says that you shouldn't compare yourself to any of the characters but instead look at it as something that is brand new. I disagree with this statement because comparing yourself to a character in the story is a natural instinct for some readers and it can sometimes help make the story more interesting. I do agree with him when he says that a writer needs to have a story, a lesson, and magic. I agree because these three elements make literature more interesting especially if they are used properly. So that's my opinion of "Good Readers and Good Writers" by Vladimir Nabokov.