Sparknotes isn't a substitute for not reading

    Obviously, the main reason that sparknotes.com or a similar website is not a substitute for reading a book is because it misses the little details.  Sparknotes outlines the summary of each chapter as well as the whole book, but it does miss little  bits and pieces that are essential for understanding the full meaning and theme of the book.  I would go into specifics examples with my book, but I don't want to give anything away.
    Another reason why is because you dont get any feeling of self accomplishment or the enjoyment of reading a book by using sparknotes.  I have read all of the Harry Potter books and because they are so long, it makes me feel good that i read a series of books that are almost all about 600 pages long.  Also, if i would have just used sparknotes, i wouldnt have gotten the feeling of what the author had put into the book by spending so much time writing them. 
    Books are written to be read, not to be shortened into small pieces that explain what some of the key points are.  If the author wanted to give a summary, they wouldnt have put all of the hard work into writing them.  That is why there are things called short stories.  If you like short stories, then use sparknotes, but if you really enjoy reading like I do, then don't use sparknotes for reading novels.  The funny thing is, I will still use sparknotes if i forget to read or something along those lines!