So here I've wasted another couple, ok, a few, hours reading blogs and various other postings around the web. Why do I find other people's opinions on things like pet peeves and problems with bad reviewing so very interesting that I forget to do the laundry, clean the bathroom or do the other myriad things that need to be done today? Perhaps my life is just too boring.
All this talk all over the place about the content of on-line reviews has really made me think. Am I doing anything when I write my reviews? Is it worthwhile to even continue? I used to think that if even one person bought a book from a review I wrote, I'd be happy. Now I get to thinking that hey, all books are NOT created equal and if you don't buy a book based on one of my reviews, well, that's good too. Reading reviews is about finding new books and authors to read and if all we ever hear about are the good things, well, what's the point? There are a few review sites that basically tell all, thought mostly the bad, that I don't like, but I do like the few reviews I see where they actually point out the weak spots in a review, yet also highlight what they liked. I recently read a book that was so-so, yet I did enjoy reading it. It was a quick, fun read, but nothing I'll ever read again. But if I give this book a 3 or a 3.5, people will most likely pass it over for the other 4 or 5 star reviews. It's a good book, dammit! Just not THAT good. Sometimes I'm just in the mood for a light, fast-paced read that doesn't necessarily delve deep into its characters. And afternoon book that's quick and easy, kinda like just grabbing a piece of gum instead of something more substantial to eat.
Perhaps I'm not making much sense. Of course, this blog is just for me. None of my friends or family know about it, so if for some strange reason, you actually come across this, please post. I'd love to know how on earth you found me.
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