At first the argument suggesting authors should not read their reviews was compelling. Justified from an emotional point of view, this sage advice was intended to protect authors from ultimately meaningless harshness and even cruelty - after all, there are a lot of nutcases out there - or so the reasoning went. Indeed, a few … Continue reading Reviewers: Part of the Team
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Should You Read a Book To Review It?
Reviewing 101, right? First you read the book, then you review it. THE OTHER was a recent recipient of a ‘2' rating and a very critical review from someone who admitted he/she stopped reading after just a few pages. Fair enough. Stop reading if the book is not your cup of tea. But don’t review it. … Continue reading Should You Read a Book To Review It?