Spoiler Alert: An Idea for Reviewing Books
The “Lazarus Rating System” As I look for new books to read, I always refer to the Goodreads reviews, for both the number of stars and the write-ups. I may be the outlier here, but when I read a review, I don’t necessarily want a summary of the plot. That, in of itself, is a … Continue reading Spoiler Alert: An Idea for Reviewing Books
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Jan 03, 2017 07:06AM
I like this! I always am disappointed when I read a review and it is a plot summary that I could get from the book description. This is a great idea, thanks!
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Glad you like the idea - let me know if you can think of other items to add to the criteria!
I feel the same way. I try not to read the long plot-heavy reviews. I'm looking for the "I liked/didn't like it, I would/would not read more books by this author" kind of reviews. I like to read the book/ebook and listen to the audiobook at the same time, so I'm also interested in opinions about the audio narration. I've learned that some narrators can ruin my own interpretation of the characters, and some can very certainly enhance it!
Lisa,So true about the audiobook. I always listen to the audible snippet before purchasing. I've been traveling quite a bit (driving) so I've become a real fan of the audio book - need to do one for my novel next! Thanks for your comment! Liz
