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by drakonka 3825 days ago
With nonfiction books details tend to stick better in my mind on their own (and even more so if I take notes, especially notes in a physical notebook with a nice pen - it's like my mind is more invested that way).

But when it comes to fiction, I can finish a book, wait a week or so, then read it again and only have a rough idea of the general plot in my mind. It's like all details are flushed within days. If it happened with nonfiction or other learning I'd work on strategies to improve this, but as it is I kind of think of it as a benefit! I get to experience my favorite books (and movies) afresh many many times and never get bored.