All of my book reviews use a basic five star ratings system. I have used this system for a couple of hundred books that I've read on goodreads. Five stars means the book is spectacular, and one star means that book seriously blew. Star ratings two, three and four are more nuanced. Of course all ratings are subjective, because they are just personal opinions. And you know what they say about opinions ______ Fill in the blank with your favorite expression.
Tremendous, spectacular and throw in any other extremely pleased superlative. I do not give these out lightly. They are the books that impact and resonate with me for a long time after reading. I am left with nothing to criticize, and everything to praise.
Tremendous, spectacular and throw in any other extremely pleased superlative. I do not give these out lightly. They are the books that impact and resonate with me for a long time after reading. I am left with nothing to criticize, and everything to praise.
Better than most. They are missing that elusive magical element which prevents them from achieving that five star rating. Overall, I was impressed by the novel and will think back fondly on the characters or writing in the future.
Good. Yes this is a boring description. But there was nothing truly wrong or horrible about this book; but on the other hand, it wasn't compelling. I enjoyed the author's world and do not regret the hours spent reading, but Im also ready to move onto the next book.
Did not like it; almost as simple as that. I can count the number of times that I did not finish a book. I want the author to turn the car around and get back on course, but many times they don't. There is usually some sort of inconsistency in the nature of the characters, or the writing is nothing shy of painful. Whatever the reason, I can tell you exactly why I'm not a fan.
Total Mess! The book was horrible and a total waste of time. The book has zero redeeming qualities. I am angry for wasting my time on this book, and feel obligated to sound the alarm and warn as many people as possible to save their valuable time and skip this disaster. I don't like hating on a book. I know that the writer spent countless hours crafting their manuscripts, so it's like telling a parent their baby is a hideous monster. But sometimes people make really ugly babies.
a) you crack me up!
ReplyDeleteb) I've started more and more just not finishing 1 star books. I feel bad, like maybe somehow it redeems itself in the end. But probably not. And I've hot a whole shelf full of other books to read so why waste my time.