tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263131327639736886.post4221010612163269595..comments2024-03-28T06:40:56.199-04:00Comments on Team Tynga's Reviews: Positive or Negative reviews? Where’s the line?Tyngahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01464564461040990907noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263131327639736886.post-39258101425485470812010-04-11T04:18:31.445-04:002010-04-11T04:18:31.445-04:00Really I'll say: "I didn't like this ...Really I'll say: "I didn't like this book very much!!!" But I don't go on and on about how much I detest the book. I just point out in constructive criticism. Like the dialogue felt a bit unrealistic, or the romance was too quickly developed. <br />Also I usually never tweet a author about a review. I post the link on twitter, but don't tweet to them about it. I think I would only tweet to a author if I absolutely love,love,love,love the book.<br />Though I do send links of the reviews I was ask to review to the author/publisher whether it's good or bad. Because that feels like a required thing to do.Monster of Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18183658520571671673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263131327639736886.post-53046260679138156932010-04-10T22:32:42.074-04:002010-04-10T22:32:42.074-04:00It's often a fine line between pos/neg reviews...It's often a fine line between pos/neg reviews. As long as the reviewer explains why they took issue with certain aspects of the book, then I say great (even if I disagree). What I object to is book bashing without backing up that opinion. I've read reviews where somebody ripped a book (and its author) to shreds in an attempt at humor, but never justified why they detested it. To me, that would be a worthless review. <br /><br />And there is always a way to be professional even when reviewing a book you hate (I've had to do it twice now and agonized both times. Ideally, reviewers get better at predicting which books are likely to be good for them, and declining to read those they know they'll hate.Abigailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05690692957966910593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263131327639736886.post-45443788690631835172010-04-10T17:39:29.642-04:002010-04-10T17:39:29.642-04:00Personally, I always try my best to be honest abou...Personally, I always try my best to be honest about how I felt about a book. With that being said, even if I didn't like a particular book, there's usually something I can pick out that was well done or that I enjoyed. I try to point out both aspects, and not just "bash" the book. And obviously, my opinions are completely subjective. I understand that someone might love a book that I myself didn't really care for.<br /><br />Great post girl! :)Natalie https://www.blogger.com/profile/15879112865868418812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263131327639736886.post-58042885919871502332010-04-10T16:35:51.443-04:002010-04-10T16:35:51.443-04:00I also think there should be no pressure to always...I also think there should be no pressure to always write a positive review. You should be able to write what you feel, in a constructive manner, what you felt about the book. That's why you review in the first place. There are very few books out there that I can honestly say I absolutely detested. I can usually find good points about every book I read. <br /><br />Personally I would be very disappointed if I read a book and it was subpar, yet the reviewer gave it a 5/5 just because they felt pressured to be positive. I would rather hear an honest opinion, but not one that attacks a writer either. There is always something good to be found.Curling up by the Firehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08469976660269940990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263131327639736886.post-48346848753572387652010-04-10T14:44:48.224-04:002010-04-10T14:44:48.224-04:00I think what it really comes down to, as a writer,...I think what it really comes down to, as a writer, is a 'constructive' reviews. Books are like wine, and your taste changes from book to book. The best thing is constructive critisism because the author can grow from it, rather than feel attacked. I like to know what people did and didn't like, even if, for the most part, they liked it. Much rather see a 'constructive' review than a 'bad' one :)Abra Ebnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09575937410581436858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263131327639736886.post-67140492865419765772010-04-10T13:14:14.993-04:002010-04-10T13:14:14.993-04:00That is one good question. This is an interesting ...That is one good question. This is an interesting topic! <br />I agree with you most of our reviews are not black or white... I always point out what I didn't like, what didn't work for me in a book, even with books I absolutely LOVED. I'd rather read an honest review myself.MrsMixxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00365102727421687254noreply@blogger.com