At least in the novel example the author had the decency to write what they're asking you to read. These are more like sending someone who didn't ask you a que

At least in the novel example the author had the decency to write what they're asking you to read. These are more like sending someone who didn't ask you a question a LMGTFY link they didn't ask for and expecting them to read all the results. Just a complete lack of awareness and respect for the maintainers