(im not a native English speaker, sorry)
This is a strange question and im not sure how to phrase it. First a few facts:
Im a highly functional autistic female with possible ADHD traits
I enjoy non fiction – psychology, science, history, social studies…
I used to enjoy fiction books as a child and a teen a lot. I used to be able to get really immersed in a story, I would read for hours. I even received a title "The queen of readers " in my local library when I was 10.
But I think due to being autistic, ive learnt to recognise common plot and character patterns too well. Like… After the first few pages, I already know what the plot is going to be and how its going to end.
I don't find adventure tense at all. Obviously they're going to survive / win in the end! So why waste my time reading?
Romance books, the same. Of course there's going to be happy ending…
Etc etc…
I really miss the times when I was able to really love the stories! When I couldn't wait to read the next chapter ! It used to feel amazing and exciting!
How can I get that feeling back?
I know there are so many more difficult books. But those are usually very depressing and I struggle with stress and anxiety anyway (yup, I take antidepressants). So I don't want to increase my anxiety even by reading 😁
So, 99% of my books are non fiction but it probably makes me a boring, dull person. Do you have any tips for mé? How can I feel the joy of fiction again?
by veve87