For about two or so years I’ve been using GoodReads to *help* judge whether or not a book is worth reading. Usually per my experience, the reviews have been mostly accurate (taken in with a grain of salt, of course).
However, some of the books I’ve read recently (in the last few months) with mild to bad reviews haven’t actually been that bad. It’s gotten to the point I’ve been questioning the accuracy of the reviewers and wondering if these books got review bombed or if we even read the same book.
I know it comes down to personal preference and reading skill but I thought I’d ask anyway.
Thanks for your time! 🙂
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Edit: Thanks for y’all’s help and opinions! I’m very well aware reviews are subjective or I wouldn’t have purchased books with less than favorable reviews, only to really enjoy them. It just seems to me that GoodReads reviews haven’t been *at all* even *semi* accurate as of recent (especially for new releases in 2023 and the beginning of this year). Thus GoodReads which I’ve only *somewhat* relied on has let me down lately. It’s just an observation of mine. In any case, thanks to those that left informative and speculative comments! 😄
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Edit 2: I’ve clearly opened a can of worms with this post. No need to be harsh with your commentary. A big thank you to those that commented with thoughtfulness and interesting perspectives!
by Montikapton