engrossing
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɪnˈɡɹoʊsɪŋ// UK //ɛnɡɹˈəʊsɪŋ// en·gross·ing
v. describing something that is so interesting that you cannot stop thinking about it. It keeps your full attention and makes you forget about everything else.
v. holding one's entire attention; absorbing or engrossing. Often used to describe literature, films, or activities that prevent the mind from wandering.
The book is so engrossing that I read it all night.
The documentary was so engrossing that the entire audience remained silent until the credits rolled.
While the plot is relatively simple, the novel's engrossing prose and meticulous historical detail make it a difficult read to put down once started.