I do read most reviews.
Good man.
Rarely. As others have stated, a review isn't really open to discussion, it's someone stating their particular subjective opinions about a book. I might weigh in to offer an opinion if I have read said book, but that is more for statistics for the person who wants to decide whether or not to read the book, and in general quite short.
That's the thing. It doesn't need to lead to discussion, or be in depth at all. I just think it would be nice for those who review things to feel appreciated. They do a great job, and it would be grand if people would let them know. Just a little "Thanks" would likely suffice.
Meh. You could hardly call 'em reviews.
Awww.
It is also a matter of knowing your reviewer. I trust a review from someone I already know, whereas a review from a complete unknown is pretty much worthless until I gain a feel of what books this person likes compared to my tastes... so in some sense, reviewing is an interaction between reviewer and reader - reading a mere assessment gives nothing unless you know what factors are assessed.
True. So if we encourage people to be more prolific it's all to the good.
I dunno. My problem at the moment is lack of reading time and lack of funds to get the good books.
Heh. I know what you're saying.
*MySmiley*
Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read. - Groucho Marx
Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read. - Groucho Marx
Do you care about Reviews?
12/10/2009 11:14:39 PM
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Re: Do you care about Reviews?
13/10/2009 01:10:05 AM
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I enjoy the reviews greatly. I wish I could access them all on one page.
13/10/2009 01:12:25 AM
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Well...
13/10/2009 02:06:59 AM
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Special Ed classes? Are you really that behind on your education, young man? *NM*
14/10/2009 04:01:45 AM
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I am rather idiosyncratic about such things.
13/10/2009 05:02:32 AM
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I think you're fairly idiosyncratic about most things.
13/10/2009 11:32:44 AM
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Yes, but...
13/10/2009 10:46:58 AM
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Where's the but?
13/10/2009 11:37:53 AM
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Bien sûr.
13/10/2009 04:31:24 PM
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I had to ask Tim what that means.
13/10/2009 11:32:48 PM
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Wasn't he going to teach you French?
13/10/2009 11:41:28 PM
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Yeah. We kind of stopped doing that. Must get back into it at some point.
14/10/2009 12:05:26 AM
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Usually they're tl;dr *NM*
14/10/2009 12:50:54 AM
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I pretty much read all of them.
14/10/2009 04:51:39 AM
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Speaking as a reviewer, it's just nice to get an affirmation once and a while...
15/10/2009 04:42:56 PM
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