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by sdefresne 1515 days ago
I enjoy reading a lots, but I prefer dialogs over long descriptions. I don't visualize how the characters / places can looks from descriptions. Unless the writing is really clear, I may struggle if the layout of the scene is important (say a crime scene with a description of the room, its exits, ...).

I sometimes skip description of the characters physique because I know that I won't remember it a few page later, and it usually do not matter in the story anyway (and if it matters, it is usually reminded to the reader because aphantasia is not the only reason a reader may not remember how a character is dressed or looks like).

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I also prefer heavy dialogue in my reading. Books that are primarily world building an be a struggle. I read a lot, averaging about 40 pages a day, every day, but I also indiscriminately put books down and move on, so it helps to keep me engaged in the habit. I have to maintain a large backlog, though, but it's never been an issue.

edit/ I'm also entertaining the idea of getting into graphic novels and seeing how I respond to them.