tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620103253584263826.post5075873082461591675..comments2024-02-24T15:56:39.720-07:00Comments on Book Obsession: Why I Will Never Post A One Star ReviewChristie Richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12211149920036127908noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620103253584263826.post-48728044568054884662013-07-10T15:39:54.020-06:002013-07-10T15:39:54.020-06:00YAY! LOL. Thanks, Christie. You're awesome, I&...YAY! LOL. Thanks, Christie. You're awesome, I'm in full agreement, and it's my pleasure. :D<br /><br />I'll most definitely let you know when it will go up. <br /><br />Wishing you a super morning/afternoon/evening further. As it's 11:30 in the evening here and way past my bedtime, I'm going to see if I can get some peaceful zzzzz's in. :)<br /><br />xox<br />SandraBeautyAttitudeYouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02851375765765751859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620103253584263826.post-79792715984570149472013-07-10T15:17:05.970-06:002013-07-10T15:17:05.970-06:00Hi Sandra!!! So good to see you here, and thank yo...Hi Sandra!!! So good to see you here, and thank you!<br /><br />I'd love for you to post this on your blog! I feel the same way and would love others to see have a chance to see it.<br /><br />Thanks so much for your kind offer, and for taking the time to read my article. It really is sad that there are people that want to spread negativity when there is a beautiful life to be had, if we will embrace it.<br /><br />I hope you will let me know when you post this!<br /><br />Hugs,<br /><br />ChristieChristie Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12211149920036127908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620103253584263826.post-82983825742681358072013-07-10T15:10:30.356-06:002013-07-10T15:10:30.356-06:00Hi, Christie! I loved everything about this post. ...Hi, Christie! I loved everything about this post. Well written, and well said. <br /><br />Your opening, "What's the point in me telling you what not to buy? That's like going to a mechanic and her telling you what you don't need to fix." Spot on! :D<br /><br />I feel exactly the same. If you would agree, I'd love to re-post this on my blog. July is looking pretty full, but I do have a day or two open. I think more people need to read this. Who knows, maybe it will sink in with those who do nothing but write bad reviews.<br /><br />As for your husband? Yep, he's pretty wise indeed. :)<br /><br />Thank you for sharing this post!<br /><br />Best,<br />SandraBeautyAttitudeYouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02851375765765751859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620103253584263826.post-35032635281103079512012-07-05T11:40:25.907-06:002012-07-05T11:40:25.907-06:00Thanks so much, Haley! And WELCOME! I appreciate ...Thanks so much, Haley! And WELCOME! I appreciate your comments and hope to see you back!Christie Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12211149920036127908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620103253584263826.post-56437254562528853512012-07-05T11:34:44.461-06:002012-07-05T11:34:44.461-06:00I totally agree with this! Authors put way too muc...I totally agree with this! Authors put way too much time into books to be put down by just one person who didn't like it. I'm a new follower! :)<br />http://17hnak.blogspot.ca/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13274417932193631210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620103253584263826.post-81314357496576115312012-07-01T08:17:38.035-06:002012-07-01T08:17:38.035-06:00Welcome Crystal, so glad to have you here, and tha...Welcome Crystal, so glad to have you here, and thank you for your comment! I think you are spot on about being selective in what you read. Personally, I don't have time to read things that are not my preferred genres.<br /><br />I know I'm probably not going to be thrilled about certain things. Sorry to Snookie, but I really wouldn't want to read her book. That's just me, but I'm sure there are tons of people who wanted to read it and enjoyed it.<br /><br />I know some authors might get frustrated by picky book bloggers, but I'm not. I'd rather not have a blogger read my books if they don't like Paranormal Romance. It just doesn't make sense for them or for me.<br /><br />Great points! And thanks for stopping by! I hope you will come again. :)Christie Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12211149920036127908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620103253584263826.post-53900361710860757362012-07-01T02:10:12.878-06:002012-07-01T02:10:12.878-06:00Roxy took the words right out of my mouth, I agree...Roxy took the words right out of my mouth, I agree with everything she said. <br /><br /><br />I'm not a writing, but I do understand how much work goes into a book.Some times it takes years.So I would never just give a book one star.<br /><br />On my blog I get some heat for only writing reviews with three stars and up.But I'm very selective about what I read.So If I purchased a book I know I'm going to like it.Because either it's the genre I like, or something pulled me in. So I at least give it three stars.<br /><br />I see some people that give one star reviews and they go on and on about why they hated a book, basically cutting down the author.I know we have our own opinions, but bare in mind someone took the time to write this book and share it with the world.At least don't be rude.<br /><br />New follower BTW.Just wanted to share my thoughtsCrystal B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12577124455755251164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620103253584263826.post-40013737728271081492012-06-29T12:45:17.750-06:002012-06-29T12:45:17.750-06:00What a nice thing to hear, Julie! Thank you.What a nice thing to hear, Julie! Thank you.Christie Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12211149920036127908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620103253584263826.post-10625765626476574082012-06-29T12:29:11.609-06:002012-06-29T12:29:11.609-06:00Great perspective!
I enjoy reading your posts be...Great perspective! <br /><br />I enjoy reading your posts because you always give me something new to consider :) <br /><br />Thanks, Christie!Julie Reecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946607463113373736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620103253584263826.post-90699107624550341542012-06-29T12:20:11.761-06:002012-06-29T12:20:11.761-06:00Hey Roxy!
Thanks for your comments. Exactly, why ...Hey Roxy!<br /><br />Thanks for your comments. Exactly, why review a book you didn't finish? Seems weird to take the time to review a book that you didn't give time enough to complete. No one knows better than writers how much time and effort it takes to complete a book, and just how hard it is to not get caught up in reviews. If I don't like a book it's usually because I can't relate to what is happening.<br /><br />Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and I love that we have so many choices in reading. It's a great world when you can have so many books to read, you will never run out!<br /><br />Good to hear from you!Christie Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12211149920036127908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620103253584263826.post-82848031846671835012012-06-29T12:02:16.908-06:002012-06-29T12:02:16.908-06:00Awesome post, Christie! I agree with everything y...Awesome post, Christie! I agree with everything you said.<br /><br />I don't see the point of 1 star reviews, and for a few different reasons. <br /><br />Firstly, as an author, I know just how difficult it is to write a book. So when a writer accomplishes the amazing feat of completing a novel and getting it published, they deserve more than a quick brush off. <br /><br />If I read a book I don't like and (a) it's not in a genre I love, then that may just be the very reason I don't like it, or (b) it falls under a genre I love, then there has to be something I enjoyed about the book, and I prefer to dwell on the positive rather than the negative. It doesn't mean I'm going to praise a book I "hate", it just means that if I do review the book I will highlight the positives, point out the negatives (and why, to me personally, they didn't quite gel) and move on, rather than bashing the book! <br /><br />If I really hate reading a book that much then I'll probably not even finish it, therefore there will be no need for a review. <br /><br />Whew, that was a mouthful! :)Roxy Kadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14741420477870540347noreply@blogger.com