And mostly they seem to skew pretty positive. 8/10 is the single most common rating, although I would note that is only one 9.5/10 and no 10/10s so far.
Monday, April 29, 2013
Review Scores
So, I just posted what was not exactly a glowing review. So thought I would check out how positive or negative--in general--the POD review scores are.
And mostly they seem to skew pretty positive. 8/10 is the single most common rating, although I would note that is only one 9.5/10 and no 10/10s so far.
And mostly they seem to skew pretty positive. 8/10 is the single most common rating, although I would note that is only one 9.5/10 and no 10/10s so far.
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I think it's important to note that we WANT to like the books we review. I at least turn down all kinds of stuff that just doesn't sound appealing.
I might need to start skipping poetry books. I like poetry and have a shelf full. But with the self-published books I have had very little joy, in contrast to the novels I have reviewed which have been pretty good on the whole.
I would love for someone with a pinch of the honesty we have as reviewers to read my book. It's what attracted me here....no sugar coating! It's so much easier to write a good review than a bad review!
That curve makes sense to me. If a book sounds unappealing, why agree to review it? You'll be predisposed to giving it a less favorable review and it'll seem like a chore. Who needs more chores? ;)
Now if you gave all the books you read 10/10, your readers might question your objectivity (like certain reviewers on Amazon). But that isn't a problem. We know we can come here for honest book reviews.
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