He voiced his opinions. Everyone does reviews differently.
Aeryn Send a noteboard - 27/10/2010 05:32:27 PM
Not because you had a different opinion than I did, but because you sound like a pre-teen forced to do a book report. Perhaps it's due to English not being your native language, but the lack of analysis and going beyond the puerile "I didn't like/understand the characters" stance really displays a lack of sophistication in critiquing a book. I normally don't reply when I read a poorly-written review here, but this was one of the poorest I've read here in quite some time.
Personally, I don't read in-depth analysis/critiques of books I haven't read. In a review, I want to know 1) did they like it, 2) why or why not? so I can draw my own conclusions of whether I might like the book. So I prefer reviews which are opinion-driven rather than lengthy discussions of plot. Too much detail, and I tune out, or skip to the last sentence of the review where they said what they actually thought of the book.
And honestly, "lack of sophistication in critiquing a book?" Really?
This message last edited by Aeryn on 27/10/2010 at 05:36:12 PM
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26/10/2010 08:00:49 PM
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What a terrible review
26/10/2010 11:52:25 PM
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He voiced his opinions. Everyone does reviews differently.
27/10/2010 05:32:27 PM
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Yes, really
27/10/2010 05:45:01 PM
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You're acting in a totally uncalled for manner. His reviews don't need to meet your specifications.
28/10/2010 03:54:31 AM
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His reviews don't need to meet Larry's specifications, but Larry is also entitled to his opinion.
28/10/2010 04:21:57 AM
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Yes, but then we get into the endless "well you can have an opinion, but I get one too."
28/10/2010 04:34:36 AM
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So how exactly does one raise a valid concern that a review reads like a bad 5th grade book report?
28/10/2010 04:56:42 AM
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Jesus. Relax, would you
27/10/2010 06:16:15 PM
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I haven't read the book so can't judge all that well, but I've seen far worse reviews here.
27/10/2010 06:59:25 PM
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I'd be scared to think there are those that are much worse. Is functional illiteracy that bad?
27/10/2010 10:51:32 PM
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Has it ever occurred to you that it is a metaphor, rather than an alternate reality?
28/10/2010 04:20:26 AM
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