tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820510759274318028.post3830434860698570609..comments2023-10-23T16:27:06.068-05:00Comments on The Brunette Librarian: What Do You Look For in a Review??The Brunette Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01274190099219658110noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820510759274318028.post-79690013033857931112012-08-22T16:41:50.704-05:002012-08-22T16:41:50.704-05:00You nailed it! What's the point of a review if...You nailed it! What's the point of a review if it doesn't reflec the way the reviewer felt at all? I like to point out good things rather than bad, but I have to point out both or my readers will be cheated. And they might even like my "bad" things, so it's only fair to say and explain. <br /><br />If I'm really uncomfortable about a book and feel I can't say anything I'd want to say for one reason or another, I just stop the reviewing process!<br /><br />Great post ;)Ron C. Nietohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03035923875050295885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820510759274318028.post-13484445171685241662012-08-22T11:25:27.912-05:002012-08-22T11:25:27.912-05:00I agree -- honesty is key. And no one should EVER ...I agree -- honesty is key. And no one should EVER write a positive review just because she received a free book and/or is part of a promotion. On the other hand I like it when a blogger writes a balanced review of a book she didn't like, mentioning the positives and negatives, so I can decide for myself. Because even if the book didn't work for her, my mileage may vary. :-) Great post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820510759274318028.post-17597035504950213402012-08-21T21:24:02.580-05:002012-08-21T21:24:02.580-05:00Great post! I like to read honest reviews. If I do...Great post! I like to read honest reviews. If I don't like a book- or if I would give it less than 3 stars- I don't review it. So, I only review the books I like or love. :) I don't want someone to say they like a book that they don't.<br /><br />~Jess<br />http://thesecretdmsfilesoffairdaymorrow.blogspot.com/DMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820510759274318028.post-15274006156756314352012-08-21T00:09:18.359-05:002012-08-21T00:09:18.359-05:00BTW, New GFC Follower!BTW, New GFC Follower!Debdatta Dasgupta https://www.blogger.com/profile/12575979550597861075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820510759274318028.post-74628068642978029592012-08-21T00:08:38.433-05:002012-08-21T00:08:38.433-05:00:) I am one of those people who find it hard to gi...:) I am one of those people who find it hard to give a negative review. So I usually e-mail the author if I am rating the book 2 or below. If they still want out there - then I post or else I let it go.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by my post.<br />DDS @ b00k r3vi3ws<br />http://b00kr3vi3ws.blogspot.in<br />Debdatta Dasgupta https://www.blogger.com/profile/12575979550597861075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820510759274318028.post-72704205799314291582012-08-20T20:06:50.430-05:002012-08-20T20:06:50.430-05:00What I loved about your post is that is was right ...What I loved about your post is that is was right to the point. That is why I like people to be honest in their reviews. Thank you.<br /><br />LynnLynn's Romance Enthusiasmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774596781720510442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820510759274318028.post-53334917105363441592012-08-20T20:02:49.627-05:002012-08-20T20:02:49.627-05:00This looks like a great hop! I just wanted to say ...This looks like a great hop! I just wanted to say that I loved your answer. HONESTY! Yes, yes, triple yes :)The Relentless Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07059240496186812005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820510759274318028.post-79450553839759751692012-08-20T19:13:40.012-05:002012-08-20T19:13:40.012-05:00Truth! Have you ever read a book that got a glowin...Truth! Have you ever read a book that got a glowing review and thought, Wow,that must have been the author's mother. Maybe it was! Bellinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05108234691684776589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820510759274318028.post-83800033162052422422012-08-20T18:25:33.579-05:002012-08-20T18:25:33.579-05:00Thankfully I've never outright hated a book bu...Thankfully I've never outright hated a book but I know there will come a time when I will. I just hope I can at least find one thing that was good about it so I don't sound like I'm trashing it.Adria's Musings https://www.blogger.com/profile/04826820296367774728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820510759274318028.post-75492860939576330762012-08-20T18:07:37.899-05:002012-08-20T18:07:37.899-05:00Honesty is important and respecting another's ...Honesty is important and respecting another's opinion that might not be the same as mine. Author Susan Griscomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14437469871283911057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820510759274318028.post-18191086642261387262012-08-20T17:30:39.337-05:002012-08-20T17:30:39.337-05:00I can't believe I didn't think of writing ...I can't believe I didn't think of writing about honesty. Such an important thing too! I do try not to outwardly say a book is bad unless I absolutely hate it. Did this blog hop too and hope you can check it out. Cute blog btw.<br /><br />http://shesgotbooksonhermind.blogspot.com/<br /><br />Adriana @ BooksOnHerMindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564998651703349031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820510759274318028.post-84775529515294082272012-08-20T17:21:15.089-05:002012-08-20T17:21:15.089-05:00Honesty - yes, very important, and I agree with yo...Honesty - yes, very important, and I agree with you that there are big differences between being honest and being mean. This was my first visit to your blog, and I look forward to following. Valerie Ormondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09265042049090562087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820510759274318028.post-91435902484647715202012-08-20T16:56:27.999-05:002012-08-20T16:56:27.999-05:00I like short reviews. I appreciate it when reviewe...I like short reviews. I appreciate it when reviewers tell me about formatting issues in the electronic editions. That's my pet peeve! I'm following you, thanks! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820510759274318028.post-37287076093750533082012-08-20T12:27:44.909-05:002012-08-20T12:27:44.909-05:00Great post, completely agree. I gave a 2 star revi...Great post, completely agree. I gave a 2 star review last week and took a little flack about it but it was my honest opinion. I defended my view and moved on. It's not often that I hate a book but there are some definite stinkers out there even in genres I love.dollycas aka Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083999148282652155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820510759274318028.post-72877877229170441892012-08-20T11:59:06.718-05:002012-08-20T11:59:06.718-05:00Absolutely the same: an honest reaction to the boo...Absolutely the same: an honest reaction to the book is a vital part of the review for me. I know some people will find something a 5* that I might find a 2* - that's fine. As long as I know it's their own honest reaction.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14001956228473172980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820510759274318028.post-9068860286897792672012-08-20T10:52:59.335-05:002012-08-20T10:52:59.335-05:00Completely agree with you!!! Completely agree with you!!! MMARhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11396535980127409042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820510759274318028.post-16865121112048452722012-08-20T10:02:38.061-05:002012-08-20T10:02:38.061-05:00I totally want honesty. I keep track of the recom...I totally want honesty. I keep track of the recommendations I read because if I have the opposite opinion I may continue following but won't take the recommendations anymore. <br /><br />I have noticed that comments may say I understand your opinion but it wasn't a big deal to them, that I can respect also.Marcehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10136238772526246675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820510759274318028.post-78785663575467901422012-08-20T08:46:04.379-05:002012-08-20T08:46:04.379-05:00I agree, honesty is important. I don't like me...I agree, honesty is important. I don't like mean or snarky reviews myself, but saying what you didn't like and why isn't mean, that's just honest.Livia @ Butterfly-o-Meter Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15900492244197943143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820510759274318028.post-61900695968156354012012-08-20T00:24:19.558-05:002012-08-20T00:24:19.558-05:00Well said! If bloggers *hate* posting an I-Hate-i...Well said! If bloggers *hate* posting an I-Hate-it review they could offer dueling reviews. Someone out there probably likes it. Offer a second opinion on the site.Musing Salliehttp://www.ravishingromances.comnoreply@blogger.com