Why You Shouldn't Read Reviews Before Reading the Book

Reading reviews before vs after reading a book : r/books - Reddit

I personally just don't get any benefit from reading book reviews. When I read them beforehand, it has a possibility of tainting my opinion of the book.

Do you look at the reviews of a book before reading it? Why ... - Quora

You don't need to read book reviews at all. If you want to read them, you can read them any time. There's no universal rule about them. IMO, ...

Why I Don't Read Book Reviews - The Regal Writer

Read the online description. Many book review sites provide a detailed summary of the story. Some also give readers a chance to “Look Inside” to ...

Why You Shouldn't Read Book Reviews - Medium

It's funny, really, how a couple of words can deter us from reading thousands, and in turn, deprive us of knowledge that could change our ...

Reading reviews before you read the book? - SFFWorld

If that's true however, you're probably not going to get a lot of information out of a review before you read a book. Not reading reviews of ...

To Read or Not To Read…Reviews - Beware of Monsters

Many readers, including some die-hard fans who know your books better than you do, take time to offer honest opinions, often based on a lifetime ...

Why You Should Read Reviews After You've Read The Book

It's one of my favorite reading rituals. I like to let my own thoughts and feelings about a book settle, and then I like to see what other folks ...

Why You Shouldn't Read Reviews - Medium

Seriously, whether it's for movies, books, albums, etc. I don't like writing or reading reviews and here's why. First, let's start with what ...

Why I Don't Read Reviews - Writer Unboxed

I try not to read reviews of my own books, especially when they appear on sites where anyone at all can express an opinion.

Discussion - Is reading reviews before reading a book good?

So yeah, I read reviews before I read. Whether or not I put any stock on them is a different question altogether. tirirism, Nov 28 ...

Why You Shouldn't Read Reviews Before Reading the Book

While negative reviews can turn you away from a book initially, a very positive review could leave you feeling disappointed after reading it. The book is built ...

Why authors shouldn't read book reviews | H Noss Proofreads

Negative reviews hurt your confidence. · Reviews aren't usually written for the author to read – they're for other readers or notes by that reader on why or not ...

General Fiction: Should Authors Read Their Good And Bad Reviews ...

An author should be using critique partners, beta readers, and an editor for feedback about story, craft etc before publication. There is no ...

How To Read Bad Reviews of Your Book Without Ruining Your Life

Don't Read Old Reviews ... There's no point in re-reading the same review you've read every quarter starting 4 years ago. It hasn't changed. Sort ...

Why Authors Shouldn't Read Reviews - YouTube

In this short video, literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan talk about the purpose of book reviews by readers and why they think ...

Should Writers Read Their Reviews - Writer Unboxed

“I fail to see why writers would subject themselves to reading reviews,” she said. “If a reviewer complains about the book, it's not like we can ...

Why Book Reviews Are More Important Than You Think

For authors, it can be nice to read a review that shows how their words made an impact on a reader. That's why they write. If reviews matter so much to both the ...

Rating a Book Before You've Read It: A RANT!

... shouldn't rate books without actually reading the book. Seriously ... It makes me a rageball sometimes, reading all the non-reviews. It ...

Tips for Writing a Good Book Review - BookishFirst Forum

Give your entire review a final read before posting to catch any spelling or grammar errors, including checking facts you share, the spelling of ...

So I'm seeing a lot of reviews talking... — The House in... Q&A

Bella You should read this book. First up, authorial intent is highly overrated. What matters is your experience of, and interpretation of, the story. Secondly, ...