Errr, why do I feel like a weirdo because I don't read the end of a book? >.< LoL
Personally, I would never EVER skim ahead or read the last page/chapter of a book. It's, like, almost sacrilegious to me. LoL. I was surprised to see so many who do read ahead! Maybe I am weird. ^.^
As for character death, its ok with me. Sometimes a character death can develop a story more so than without the death. I've ready many books where my favorite character died (not always the main character), and yes I was upset (I've even thrown a book at a wall I was so upset. But 5 minutes later I picked it back up and continued reading), but not everything in life is happy and roses. I can appreciate a story that is willing to reflect the harsher times in life along with the happier times.
By all means, I
