tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3468322635677076272.post2068520659723119687..comments2024-02-19T10:47:03.421-05:00Comments on Anny's Points of View: Losing the trail...Anny Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05305873753916213970noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3468322635677076272.post-32296650006515701722009-08-23T09:40:32.730-04:002009-08-23T09:40:32.730-04:00I might take a review into account if the reviewer...I might take a review into account if the reviewer is one who seems reputable and I'm only hesitating because of the price of the book in that moment. If I had easy access to a library and could read for free, then I dive in anyway and read for myself, regardless of reviews. Make sense?Jenyfer Matthewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769550148821002722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3468322635677076272.post-49577852703961360442009-08-21T13:52:27.958-04:002009-08-21T13:52:27.958-04:00I've only paid attention to other reviewers if...I've only paid attention to other reviewers if I'm reading a series and I've been disappointed and I'm wondering whether or not to finish the series. Then sometimes I'll check out reviews as new books are released. If the reviews indicate it's more of the same, I'll pass on the rest of the series. Most of the time, I take reviews with a grain of salt.Julia Barretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02039544457172725396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3468322635677076272.post-71778030136191465102009-08-21T12:37:07.352-04:002009-08-21T12:37:07.352-04:00Yep. If a friend who has the same taste as me reco...Yep. If a friend who has the same taste as me recommends reading something I'll snap it up in a heartbeat. The bad stuff? I usually dive in anyway if the premise sounds interesting and I'll form my own opinion. Granted, good reviews are wonderful and I always feel a sting from the bad ones but I can honestly say a reviewers opinion has never swayed my reading choices.Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3468322635677076272.post-72509731215038808492009-08-21T11:08:39.430-04:002009-08-21T11:08:39.430-04:00Ah, I have both BURN and BLACK HILLS on reserve at...Ah, I have both BURN and BLACK HILLS on reserve at the library. Glad to know you enjoyed them.<br /><br />I tend to take the advice of people I know, when I know their tastes are similar to mine. Even so, I don't always agree, so why would I expect to always agree with a reviewer I've never even met.<br /><br />On the other hand, I know I need to develop a thicker skin when it comes to reviews of my own books. While intellectually I'm full aware that it's just an individual opinion, I do tend to let a bad one bring me down a bit too much. Need to get past that, definitely.Cindy Spencer Papehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01583236494759465431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3468322635677076272.post-91008171815052494412009-08-21T10:36:27.452-04:002009-08-21T10:36:27.452-04:00One person's opinion is a mantra for me. I spe...One person's opinion is a mantra for me. I spent too many years not trusting my own and as you've pointed out, probably missed out on some experiences that I would have enjoyed. Great post!Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430750954598484156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3468322635677076272.post-5088494637231268032009-08-21T09:59:28.073-04:002009-08-21T09:59:28.073-04:00I don't read based on reviews; I base it on wh...I don't read based on reviews; I base it on whatever draws me in, be it favorite author, blurb, or excerpt. But, if I've read something I've thoroughly enjoyed, I'll shout it from the rooftops! Figuratively speaking....Molly Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01488325587798390008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3468322635677076272.post-15496772196963211222009-08-21T09:07:21.017-04:002009-08-21T09:07:21.017-04:00Haven't had too many reviews but I've seen...Haven't had too many reviews but I've seen some recently, for others, that were misplaced or mean-spirited.Mia Wattshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00674765897555195383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3468322635677076272.post-36540966937815348872009-08-21T07:34:55.332-04:002009-08-21T07:34:55.332-04:00You are so right about reviews and the fact that o...You are so right about reviews and the fact that often we tend to be herded. Its a good reminder to all of us.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3468322635677076272.post-83525895136908888792009-08-21T06:52:23.637-04:002009-08-21T06:52:23.637-04:00The opinion that counts is the individual reader&#...The opinion that counts is the individual reader's. The problem is, reviews can and often DO discourage a reader from buying. It's an unfortunate by product of readers trusting the opinions of the reviewer.Fran Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06247024581813249889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3468322635677076272.post-34926638883762380982009-08-21T03:58:44.420-04:002009-08-21T03:58:44.420-04:00A thousand years ago I used to review books. Rule ...A thousand years ago I used to review books. Rule number one - reviewers are people prone to likes and dislikes. None of it is personal. And no, I rarely ever follow another's opinion. I listen and take it on board but I make the decisonon what I will read or watch or believeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12012768592941285677noreply@blogger.com