I agree with you completely. I gave only one book a one-star rating, in part because the author mentioned me (unflatteringly); in part because the text was so badly researched. My other reviews are all 4- or 5-star quality (on Amazon).
On the other hand, I have had intermittent problems posting Amazon reviews. Periodically, despite the fact that I may have placed reasonably large orders, Amazon simply will not publish my texts. Similarly, people who have reviewed my books have had their commentary deleted with no explanation provided. Finally, I have a one-star review from someone who blatantly admitted that he (or she?) did NOT read the book, and Amazon have refused to delete that rating.
I have had no problems with GoodReads, although I noticed that the overall "grading" system appears more rigorous. Thus, a book that garners a 4.8 on Amazon might have a 3.9 to 4.1 on GoodReads.
A large segment of Goodreads reviewers are uber-reviewers who believe that a tiny handful of books should receive 5 stars, and all the rest should receive 1 or 2. These reviewers believe that giving a book more than 2 stars is a mark of weakness. I’ve had reviewers who read all of my books and gave every one of them 2 stars. I have to conclude that they enjoy pain and suffering, because otherwise why would they continue reading books by an author even though they didn’t enjoy any of the other books he’d written? It’s fine with me, though. I mean, anyone who has bought and taken the time to read every one of my books can say anything they want about them and then burn them if they want! I’m good with it.
I'm like you... I don't see the benefit of slamming somebody. But I confess I've given 3 stars reviews, without comment though... for me a 3-star is OK, just not wild about it.
I hear ya. I will give a 3-star review. Which is just my way of saying it was GOOD. Not GREAT (4-Stars). And not INCREDIBLE-I-RARELY-SEE-SHIT-LIKE-THIS (5-Stars)....like Ya DEMON'S DAGGER joint. Great koncept (a solid 4.5 really)!! Its my most recommended work of Yours (so far). What U did with that book, in terms of WORLD BUILDING & PERSONALITIES-- is worthy of JK ROWLING cred in my humble opine. Im looking forward to a Continuation of that Situation.....EXTRA POINTS for that RITEOUS COVER, too. Nice.
Thank you! I carried the events from The Demon’s Dagger over into Claws of the Collector, which you might enjoy although it’s a different sort of book. That cover is by Martin Shannon, author of the Tales of Weird Florida series. He’ll be happy to hear that you liked it.
I agree with you completely. I gave only one book a one-star rating, in part because the author mentioned me (unflatteringly); in part because the text was so badly researched. My other reviews are all 4- or 5-star quality (on Amazon).
On the other hand, I have had intermittent problems posting Amazon reviews. Periodically, despite the fact that I may have placed reasonably large orders, Amazon simply will not publish my texts. Similarly, people who have reviewed my books have had their commentary deleted with no explanation provided. Finally, I have a one-star review from someone who blatantly admitted that he (or she?) did NOT read the book, and Amazon have refused to delete that rating.
I have had no problems with GoodReads, although I noticed that the overall "grading" system appears more rigorous. Thus, a book that garners a 4.8 on Amazon might have a 3.9 to 4.1 on GoodReads.
A large segment of Goodreads reviewers are uber-reviewers who believe that a tiny handful of books should receive 5 stars, and all the rest should receive 1 or 2. These reviewers believe that giving a book more than 2 stars is a mark of weakness. I’ve had reviewers who read all of my books and gave every one of them 2 stars. I have to conclude that they enjoy pain and suffering, because otherwise why would they continue reading books by an author even though they didn’t enjoy any of the other books he’d written? It’s fine with me, though. I mean, anyone who has bought and taken the time to read every one of my books can say anything they want about them and then burn them if they want! I’m good with it.
I'm like you... I don't see the benefit of slamming somebody. But I confess I've given 3 stars reviews, without comment though... for me a 3-star is OK, just not wild about it.
I have a surprisingly similar policy 😁
I think a lot of authors do 😆
I hear ya. I will give a 3-star review. Which is just my way of saying it was GOOD. Not GREAT (4-Stars). And not INCREDIBLE-I-RARELY-SEE-SHIT-LIKE-THIS (5-Stars)....like Ya DEMON'S DAGGER joint. Great koncept (a solid 4.5 really)!! Its my most recommended work of Yours (so far). What U did with that book, in terms of WORLD BUILDING & PERSONALITIES-- is worthy of JK ROWLING cred in my humble opine. Im looking forward to a Continuation of that Situation.....EXTRA POINTS for that RITEOUS COVER, too. Nice.
Thank you! I carried the events from The Demon’s Dagger over into Claws of the Collector, which you might enjoy although it’s a different sort of book. That cover is by Martin Shannon, author of the Tales of Weird Florida series. He’ll be happy to hear that you liked it.
I certainly have no problem RECEIVING a three-star review. But, of course, I love getting ANY review. The only bad review is no review.