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May 25, 2012

Book Blogger Hop May 25th - May 31st






This week's question - Blogging Question: How do you handle the writing of a negative review?


My answer:  I don’t write a lot of negative reviews but once in awhile you can’t help it as you will come across a book you do not care for. When I have to write the negative review I try not to be harsh on the author as that book is their pride and joy. Just because I did not care for the book does not mean someone else will not love it. I point out what I did not care for and simply say this book was not meant for me or maybe I read it at the wrong time.
How do you handle this situation? I would love to hear your input.

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10 comments:

  1. AnnetteMay 25, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    Hello Angela, my name is Annette.
    I found you through Book Blogger Hop.
    I have 3 blogs:
    http://awell-wateredgarden.blogspot.com
    http://missdaisyanne.blogspot.com
    http://impressionsinink.blogspot.com
    I've joined your blog, Pinterest, and Network blogs on Facebook!
    I'll be seeing you.

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    1. Angela - BookauntMay 26, 2012 at 2:52 PM

      Thank you for stopping by. I am going to stop by your sites.

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  2. JonMay 25, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    Just stopping by from the Hop. Not seeing much genre overlap with my interests, but enjoy your thoughts, just the same. Have a great day!

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  3. fakestephMay 25, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    I'm the same way! I try to explain why I don't like a book, because maybe somebody else doesn't mind the same things that I do.

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    1. Angela - BookauntMay 26, 2012 at 2:58 PM

      I agree with you. If we all liked the same things it would be a boring world

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  4. Peppermint Ph.D.May 25, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    I too try to give an honest and balanced response as to why I didn't like the book. Mine is just one of a million opinions out there, thankfully...bc who would want to read a bunch of reviews that sounded exactly the same anyway.

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    1. Angela - BookauntMay 26, 2012 at 2:59 PM

      You are right our reviews are just one opinion out there.

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  5. ElizabethMay 29, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    They are difficult to write and to inform authors. Stop by my blog for my answer if you like.

    OLD FOLLOWER

    Stopping by from The Book Blogger Hop.

    Stop by my blog if you like.

    A giveaway going on at my blog:

    http://silversolara.blogspot.com/2012/05/review-and-giveaway-of-story-of-west-by.html

    Elizabeth

    Silver's Reviews

    http://silversolara.blogspot.com

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  6. PatriciaMay 30, 2012 at 3:50 AM

    I am in agreement with you! You can still give them a three rating and still say something nice/good/postitive. I am now following you on GFC.

    http://itstimetoreadmamaw.blogspot.com/

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