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By: Joanna

Joanna — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:06:24 +0000

–Deb, thanks for the link, it does add some interesting dimensions to what you’d need to cover.

“The trick is reviewing a book that’s good but that isn’t to your taste!” – that’s a great way to think about it… though could I make myself finish said book…?

By: --Deb

--Deb — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 02:47:17 +0000

Hmm, I’ve actually covered this one! http://punctualityrules.com/2008/09/04/lets-review-reviews/

The most important thing I think you need in a good book review is a sense of what the book is ABOUT. Who would like it, and why. The trick is reviewing a book that’s good but that isn’t to your taste!

–Debs last blog post..Pondering

By: Joanna

Joanna — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:28:15 +0000

Karen, I agree – especially if you’re familiar with the reviewer and can guage what the response means (I don’t know if you saw Meryl’s post yesterday but she made a good point about overly gushing reviewers!)

By: Karen Putz

Karen Putz — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:35:32 +0000

I always appreciate the reviewer's reaction to the book after they've finished it--is this a book they'll return to time and time again? A book they'd lend to their family, friends, co-workers? What moved them while reading it, etc. Karen Putzs last blog post..A Neat Gift: GiiNii Digital Picture Frame

By: Joanna

Joanna — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:07:10 +0000

Mary Ann, hello, and thank you for those comments. The unique aspects of the text – that’s interesting, and something I’ll need to think about harder.

‘That elusive quality of readability’ – yes, you’ve hit the nail on the head there!

By: Mary Ann

Mary Ann — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:16:49 +0000

In non-fiction reviews, I appreciate comments on unique aspects of the text, factors that distinguish it from similar titles or previous editions. I also like to see one or two passages from the text to give me a feel for that elusive quality of readability.

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