tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4393512822627120580.post4964548674361026310..comments2023-08-01T05:26:06.539-05:00Comments on Unicorn Bell: A Few Last Thoughts and a 2-Star ReviewHuntresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08155372788872245758noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4393512822627120580.post-10090252909379074782015-07-20T21:19:12.275-05:002015-07-20T21:19:12.275-05:00I read a book like that once, years ago. I don'...I read a book like that once, years ago. I don't know if there was a follow up to it, for that would have been an interesting book.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4393512822627120580.post-2894592306653550562015-07-19T14:02:04.769-05:002015-07-19T14:02:04.769-05:00A well written review. Sometimes its good for an a...A well written review. Sometimes its good for an author to know exactly how they missed the mark, and can learn from the feedback. Not all authors - especially indie pubbed - access tools such as critique partners or pay for editing. They rely on friends and family to tell them how great their writing is.<br /><br />I understand the authors do not always have control over the quality of the book being delivered, mostly with the printed book. Physical damage to the book is just a matter of sending it back to the warehouse and requesting a new book. But self publishing an ebook is another story. If the quality of the formatting is poor, there are many technical errors, no matter how good the writing, I will not be able to fully immerse in the book. I've gotten print books that were as poorly edited and formatted also. For me, anything that pulls me out of the story gets reviewed. And unfortunately, indie authors take the brunt of that negativity as they has formatted, edited, and produced their own works.<br /><br />But when the formatting/editing is poor and the author did not self publish, then I don't fault the author, and may mention it in the review, but not take any stars away. I have also read books that were perfectly edited, well written, and completely unengaging. I might leave a 3 star review with what did not work for me, and word it is such a way that other readers who do like that style, will ignore the stars and quickly swoop in to purchase. What doesn't appeal to one reader might appeal to another. Normally though, if the book just didn't grab me, I don't review. I only leave reviews of less than 4 stars if the author has asked for the review specifically.<br /><br />Still, if you self publish, ebook or print, the quality of what is between the covers is the author responsibility, and in my opinion, subject to the review. Physical damage or late shipping is not a review issue. Neither is whether or not you know and like the author.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4393512822627120580.post-4563334331400677822015-07-19T11:15:40.630-05:002015-07-19T11:15:40.630-05:00I'm always reluctant to post poor reviews of b...I'm always reluctant to post poor reviews of books, but I have to say as an author, if I got that review I wouldn't be too upset. You wrote a fair and balanced review, and most important, explained exactly why the book didn't live up to your expectations. mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.com