tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35406795.post1108656251264173802..comments2023-10-19T09:51:25.237-06:00Comments on The Write Type - Multi-Author Musings: When You Don't Like a BookCheryl Tardifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15160526951596806898noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35406795.post-39852023713013611942007-12-03T16:48:00.000-07:002007-12-03T16:48:00.000-07:00I am now frantically going through all my review r...I am now frantically going through all my review requests to see if I asked you to review Whale Song or one of my other books...and to see if you replied. :) lol<BR/><BR/>I agree that writing reviews is a serious matter. People need to remember that it is the reviewer's reputation on the line, especially if it is another writer reviewing a fellow author's book. That's why I limit the amount of reviews I do and I choose the ones I want to review carefully. <BR/><BR/>Like you, I can usually find something good, although I have found a few books that I just can't make myself write a review for. It wouldn't be honest or fair to anyone--not the writer, nor potential readers.<BR/><BR/>I tend to use the sandwich method (something good, something that needs work, something good) when giving a private critique but reviews are meant for the public, or at least for the author to decide whether to use in publicity. <BR/><BR/>As an author, I would much rather have an honest review. I got 3 stars once for Whale Song. I learned something from the reviewer's comments. I also learned that it's one person's opinion. When the majority feels the way she does, I would have to change some things. Thankfully, the majority gave Whale Song 4-5 stars.<BR/><BR/>Reviewers need to keep their integrity. I now won't publicly post a review with less than 3 stars. 3 in my books means there's something good about the book, but maybe editing flaws or plot/character flaws or a bad ending. 4 means a very good book, solid writing and story. 5 stars - I reserve for the very best must reads.<BR/><BR/>Stay true to those you review! And to you! Otherwise how will we know the books you review are really any good? :)<BR/><BR/>CherylCheryl Tardifhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15160526951596806898noreply@blogger.com