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[–] [email protected] 6 points 13 hours ago

I agree with the post, mostly. I don't think anyone should read things they dislike, but I also think there are books that are required reading.

Reading a good summary or review may be enough, but not knowing who Romeo and Juliet are could be a problem even if not reading the book isn't.