I found that when you go back and re-read something you have not seen for a decade or more, it is even more enjoyable. You are already starting with the major plot, and the rereading lets you pay attention to ALL KINDS of stuff you missed before, either due to laughter, or (whatever), or even being younger the first time.
HST is is nuts; It is genius on the very border. He is reputed to have hung metal gongs in the woods near his house. On some boring nights, he likes to shoot at them at odd hours.
Ether or N2O do not work as reading aids, BTW....