tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post1293163646598776956..comments2024-03-28T12:11:42.691-04:00Comments on For What It's Worth: Tell Me Something TuesdayKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-28296999006921854052019-10-19T15:56:10.862-04:002019-10-19T15:56:10.862-04:00I LOVE this: "My one rule is to keep the revi...I LOVE this: "My one rule is to keep the review about the book and not make it personal about the author."That's so important! Erica Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14668175232146054472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-44212498453838310332019-09-30T23:19:54.979-04:002019-09-30T23:19:54.979-04:00😁😁😁😁😁😁La La in the Libraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18253014225202985934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-88813134352617671372019-09-23T18:09:20.340-04:002019-09-23T18:09:20.340-04:00"It's not literally a baby." Lol. I ..."It's not literally a baby." Lol. I agree with you that negative reviews are helpful and important to readers. I like to read both positive and negative to choose books, and it's all subjective. I've definitely picked up books based on negative reviews because those people happened to dislike things I love.Kit @ Metaphors and Moonlighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10113986982046115579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-52676133108540810822019-09-23T15:07:53.772-04:002019-09-23T15:07:53.772-04:00Reading is so subjective but I still think varying...Reading is so subjective but I still think varying reviews are helpful. Even in saying what doesn't work for you may mean it's prefect for me. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-54045141018858049462019-09-23T15:07:00.608-04:002019-09-23T15:07:00.608-04:00Yes!Yes!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-33858822759479099602019-09-23T15:05:51.396-04:002019-09-23T15:05:51.396-04:00That's what critique partners, beta readers an...That's what critique partners, beta readers and editors are for. It's already been through ( or should have!) several rounds of constructive criticism before publishing.<br /><br />If a book is getting absolutely hammered in reviews - then sure - they could maybe get something out of the feedback but there are literally dozens or more readers with totally different opinions and that will lead an author down a no win road trying to meet each criticism. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-66844932083260633302019-09-23T15:03:06.607-04:002019-09-23T15:03:06.607-04:00I'm so lucky that I've never had issues wi...I'm so lucky that I've never had issues with authors.<br /><br />I had a band of Lauren Kate fangirls, back in the day. keep leaving "but Lauren is nice!" comments even though it wasn't a mean or overly negative review lol I just ignored them. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-83907875694462365262019-09-23T00:13:55.010-04:002019-09-23T00:13:55.010-04:00I had a person on Goodreads ask me to take a negat...I had a person on Goodreads ask me to take a negative review down because the author has depression. 😒<br /><br />I have found books I have loved based on bad reviews. When someone writes that they hated a book because it was character driven I always check it out on Goodreads. 😁<br /><br />I also have a harder time reviewing books I love. Books I don't love, no problem. Heh heh. 😏<br /><br />I review based on how well the story is written, and not my personal tastes, so I generally don't feel bad about my less than stellar reviews unless I unwisely followed the author on Twitter and they are super sweet. Ha ha. But if they are the type who search their book title looking for reviews, that's on them. 😛<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your thoughts! 👍✨La La in the Libraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18253014225202985934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-68419748271951862622019-09-22T21:01:26.759-04:002019-09-22T21:01:26.759-04:00I agree with you completely! And I agree about the...I agree with you completely! And I agree about the "constructive criticism". I mean, if an author is getting the same feedback over and over, it's the publisher or agent's job to talk to them about it anyway, not random readers. Positive reviews are usually harder for me, too! And I too have absolutely bought books because of negative reviews- often because when I read them, I knew the stuff that was a problem for these readers wouldn't bother me at all and I felt MORE confident buying the thing! Love your take on this! Shannon @ It Starts at Midnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043593641190645773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-7720936124748552062019-09-22T13:52:01.150-04:002019-09-22T13:52:01.150-04:00Oooo good answer. I agree that there is no point i...Oooo good answer. I agree that there is no point in providing constructive feedback. The book has sold and I don't expect authors to troll GR and take notes. And thank you - books are not precious things to be protected. This is all strictly business. Just don't shove it in the author's face and don't take any cheap shots.Amber Elisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00671652212967695538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-37203433188903094112019-09-21T03:40:27.505-04:002019-09-21T03:40:27.505-04:00I feel like it is pretty much the same for me as w...I feel like it is pretty much the same for me as well. I try to keep it about the book and not the author, and I also try to always include a section of my review where I say why someone else might like it even if I didn't...<br /><br />Olivia-S @ <a href="https://oliviascatastrophe.com/2019/09/august-wrap-up-2019/" rel="nofollow">Olivia's Catastrophe</a>Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-19209820082485323742019-09-20T15:45:28.032-04:002019-09-20T15:45:28.032-04:00Totally agree!
Yeah - it happened the most with G...Totally agree!<br /><br />Yeah - it happened the most with GoT. Authors who think you shouldn't write negative reviews then go and write long dissertations on why the ending didn't work. THAT IS WHAT A REVIEW IS. <br /><br />I get why you're disappointed or have thoughts from experience in storytelling (& I think it's fine to express that) but what's the difference between that and what we're doing? Aren't the writers people? You got emotionally invested and felt burned by the ending. Just like we do with your books sometimes. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-2472572431412290522019-09-20T15:42:30.265-04:002019-09-20T15:42:30.265-04:00Pros and cons help me choose better and also get a...Pros and cons help me choose better and also get a better feel for the reviewers tastes.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-80299171769337693912019-09-20T15:41:09.684-04:002019-09-20T15:41:09.684-04:00Exactly!!!!
My line crosser is making it about t...Exactly!!!! <br /><br />My line crosser is making it about the author. I used to write snarkier reviews in my early days (still not personal) but so much gets lost in translation and I just try to say what does and doesn't work now. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-39496565297493879172019-09-20T09:58:21.915-04:002019-09-20T09:58:21.915-04:00I treat all books the same. I say what I liked or ...I treat all books the same. I say what I liked or didn't like, I try to mention things like characters and plot, try to be constructive and give other bloggers reading a chance to see why it did or didn't work for me, so they can decide if my moans about the book are dealbreakers for them or things they can happily put up with. I don't get personal about the author themselves.<br /><br />Yeah I've seen people complain about bad reviews upsetting them, then watched them rant about Game of Thrones creators because they didn't get the ending they wanted!chucklesthescothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09423562114343636659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-48229651854020726862019-09-19T21:32:57.247-04:002019-09-19T21:32:57.247-04:00I have the same take as you. I always try to revie...I have the same take as you. I always try to review the same whether I enjoy a book or not - stick to what I liked and disliked, never talk about the author directly unless I'm fangirling!Tracy https://www.blogger.com/profile/10715236765292209452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-1452187592445141902019-09-19T16:29:55.144-04:002019-09-19T16:29:55.144-04:00I find it harder to review books I love than books...I find it harder to review books I love than books I hate but ultimately I just give my opinion. People need to remember that a review is just one persons opinion and not to put too much stock in it but to weigh up the points and decide for themselves. <br />I've read negative reviews that have made me buy the book. I've read 5 star raves and decided to avoid a book like the plague. To each their own! But like you said, it should never get personal.Niccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122972546470154598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-76253579241951239042019-09-19T14:08:47.349-04:002019-09-19T14:08:47.349-04:00It's very difficult for me to review a book I ...It's very difficult for me to review a book I loved without going....and I loved this! And I loved this! And oh! I loved this! It's just a a rambling mess lol Also VERY hard not to spoil for books I've loved. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-8827319643937350472019-09-18T16:26:37.798-04:002019-09-18T16:26:37.798-04:00Agree.Agree.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-34503861179164509342019-09-18T16:15:24.228-04:002019-09-18T16:15:24.228-04:00I couldn't agree more Karen. I find it much mo...I couldn't agree more Karen. I find it much more difficult to review a book I absolutely loved and typically, they're the only type of reviews I tend to write. If I'm not enjoying a book, I have no qualms about not finishing it and not reviewing books I haven't finished, only leaves me with books that I loved. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-79658746172108681262019-09-18T01:14:47.006-04:002019-09-18T01:14:47.006-04:00I try to point out the things I didn't like ab...I try to point out the things I didn't like about the story and leave it at that.Mary Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991095291522043588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-39551174665918410632019-09-17T21:16:32.915-04:002019-09-17T21:16:32.915-04:00A book is consumed differently, than say a bar of ...A book is consumed differently, than say a bar of soap, but it's still a purchase using hard earned (limited) money and I would like information before buying - so yes, I expect honest reviews of all kinds to help with that.<br />And yes! I've seen (multiple) authors write whole posts about the way certain tv shows or even games have ended. Authors who have said - if you don't have something nice to say... when it comes to books. And I don't get what the difference is.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-10659553820272596502019-09-17T21:16:14.829-04:002019-09-17T21:16:14.829-04:00The book is already out. Unless dozens of reviewer...The book is already out. Unless dozens of reviewers are saying the same thing I don't see how it's to *help* them. That's their story as envisioned by them. You don't need to like it but there you go lol<br /><br />And most authors that I know would be filled with self doubt taking all the various criticisms in. There's no way you can please every reader.<br /><br />I like really low angst books that would bore most people.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-82392893048594427222019-09-17T21:13:40.922-04:002019-09-17T21:13:40.922-04:00I feel that way about both negative and positive r...I feel that way about both negative and positive reviews. The more I hear the reasons why for either direction - the more helpful the review is to me. <br /><br />I've only seen a few reviews that attacked authors directly and I that is a definite no no in my book. Along with linking the author to the review or contacting the author directly to complain.<br /><br />The book is out in the world. You get to say how you feel but there's nothing an author can do about it now - and that was their vision. Whether you ended up liking it or not. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-56331556047390924942019-09-17T19:37:55.558-04:002019-09-17T19:37:55.558-04:00I recently shared that gem from an article I read ...I recently shared that gem from an article I read - criticize the book, not the author. I also think if you are going to go in the criticism direction, you need to be specific. I read a lot of vague negative reviews. If I can't figure out exactly what bugged me, I don't say anything, but the book will get less than 5 stars. I choose to use my time and energy to lavish my praise on books I enjoyed instead of talking about DNFs, etc, but if I did review those books, I would follow all your recommendations. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.com