Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons,
For those of you who do not know about Tuesday Talks, this group is a Goodreads weekly discussion group created by Janie Johnson and her pal, Janelle. It is a very active group and is very fun to be a part of.
This week's question is: Do You Read or Watch Reviews Before or After Reading a Book?
I love reviews. Even though I may or may not agree with the opinions of a book. They are a fun way to connect with the book community. I am always reading reviews of my peers, and comparing them to other reviews. I read or watch reviews prior to or after I read a book. I love comparative reviews, because usually all reviews have a common link.
The diversity of readers that we have in our community is amazing. I have read reviews of books that I have never heard of. I like to use reviews to help me with my book choosing at times. Sometimes reviews make me love the book I am reading even more. The tricky part is audio books. Sometimes a narrator can kill a good story. I pay close attention to the reviews of the narrator, as well as listen to a snippet of their voice. That is how I found Lorelei King, Marc Thompson, Will Patton, and Jonathan Davis. I try to always make sure they are reading some of the books I choose.
A review can definitely be a powerful thing. That is why I choose to be as fair as possible when I review a book. Even if I dislike a book, I like to list the positives. An honest review is a service to the author and the reader.
I look forward to reading everyone's answers. If you have a comment for me, please leave it below.
Because there is always time to read,
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