So, how critical is it to read the Halo novels if you've read a ton on the wiki(s)? I know that 'not reading the books' tends to be a berserk button for many fandoms, but reading is not something I'm good at, especially if it's printed on normal paper. I've played all the games, watched all the film adaptations, and read the one comic I could get. I ask because I'm thinking about having one of my debut agents be a Halo resident, and I need to know if I can write her properly. If not, then I'll have to go with plan B.

And, if I do need to read the books, what would be the bare minimum? I'd really like to avoid Glasslands, if at all possible. I have trouble reading books because I can see all the little particles that constitute the paper. Like trying to read stuff surrounded by static. If anyone's got a solution to that, I'm all ears.