How quicly do you forget a book you've read?

[Bernard]

I usually remember most of the books that I read. I may forget a few characters and sub-plots but I usually remember the gist of the story. The books that I've really enjoyed I read a few times.

 

[novella]

I worked as an editor for so long (10 yrs) that I never forget a book now, but it takes me a long time to read. Having to remember little details and odd spellings from the beginning of a book to the end trains your mind to really focus on everything, so that you can make sure there is continuity and no errors. So now I remember typos in the books I've read, I remember what color someone's car was and what page (approx) two characters met each other. Old habits die hard.

Novella

 

[nick452]

I'm with martin, i'll even laugh at the same jokes twice but if it's really good it will stay with me for some time.