The awesome co-hosts for the December 6 posting of the IWSG are C. Lee McKenzie, JQ Rose,Jennifer Lane, and Jacqui Murray!
December 6 question: Book reviews are for the readers. When you leave a book review do you review for the Reader or the Author? Is it about what you liked and enjoyed about your reading experience, or do you critique the author? I write reviews primarily for other readers, but I keep in mind that the author may see it as well. If it’s a self-published book or a new author without many reviews, I am especially careful with negative comments. I would hate to be the reason someone loses motivation. With lesser known authors, I feel it’s more likely they may read reviews, so I try to be detailed about what worked and what didn’t. It’s rare for me to give two stars or less. If I hate a book, I DNF early. Who has time to read things they don’t enjoy? And if I couldn’t make it halfway, I feel unqualified to leave a review. So, that’s my M.O. What’s yours?
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12/6/2023 06:39:20 am
I like your review process. I too have started to DNF as needed.
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12/6/2023 08:58:58 am
So far, only War and Peace unfinished, maybe better not risk Proust.
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12/6/2023 12:57:22 pm
I don't leave as many reviews as I should, but if I do, it's only because I can be kind and positive while staying honest. I definitely don't leave a review if I DNF.
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12/6/2023 01:13:59 pm
Good point about not having time to read a book you don't enjoy. I have a hard time giving up on a book, and when I do, I'm really disappointed. I love to read, so I want every book to hold on to my interest.
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