RCL- Marathon Reads

I did not know what to expect out of the Marathon Reads event. I thought it would be composed of people who were extremely excited to read and those who were good at public speaking. However, as I sat listening to various people read, I noticed that most were either not as willing to read in front of the crowd or very nervous. Some people’s voices were shaky and quiet and others very monotone and unconfident. On the other hand there were a good amount of people who were upbeat and truly acting out the story. I listened to a number of people read The Hunger Games. I have read this book myself and seen the movie. Most people did not read with enthusiasm, and that was okay. They were facing their fears and getting up to read in front of a crowd, which I assume they do not do much. I condone them for their bravery and self-motivation. I did not read solely because I hate speaking in front of a crowd of people that I do not know. But seeing each shy person get up and read really made me think, “If they can do it so can I.” However, I had a class that I had to get to and was unable to read while I was there. I was going to sign up to read but my fear got in the way. I even heard a girl after she read say, “That wasn’t as bad as I expected it to be.” That statement really made me want to sign up, but being in the rush that I was, I did not. I now know, however, that if Marathon Reads ever happens again, I am going to motivate myself to read and face my fear.

2 thoughts on “RCL- Marathon Reads”

  1. I, too, saw that many people were reading only because they were forced or got some incentive out of it. However, it was overall interesting to see everyone come together and participate in the marathon read. It was just another commonality among the community that shows in a world of differences there are some commonalities. I’m sorry you didn’t get to read, but there is always next year!

  2. I like your point about how most readers were doing great just by facing their fears of public speaking. I totally agree that reading did not look as hard as I thought it would be. I am definitely going to read if they hold the event again!

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