So, I'm not a "tough" reviewer - if I'm entertained, I'm happy. This is the scale I use to judge the books I read:
I loved this book!
I couldn't put it down - the kids are eating cereal for dinner
and the laundry is piling up until I'm done reading.
It's going on my keeper shelf!
I really liked this book.
It was hard to put down - I'll probably whip up something quick
to feed the kids and skip the non-essential chores
so I can get back to reading.
This was a good book.
I wasn't on the edge of my seat but I wasn't bored either.
The household chores are still getting done,
but I might cut a few corners.
This book was just okay. I'm not pushing back
any household obligations to read.
I really didn't like this book/Did Not Finish
I probably made up chores to avoid continuing to read.
Seriously, that's it. I'm not looking for a book on how to cure cancer or bring about world peace.* I want to be swept away into someone else's world for a little while, and if a book can do that for me, then I'm happy.
*I'm not trying to disparage authors in any way or belittle the work it takes to write a book. I, personally, do not have the talent and I am in awe of those who do.
*I'm not trying to disparage authors in any way or belittle the work it takes to write a book. I, personally, do not have the talent and I am in awe of those who do.
*clapping*
ReplyDeleteI loved your review scale, makes perfect sense to me and I can so relate!
Why would you read something you don't think you're going to like just so you have a few 'not so favorable' reviews, right?! I'm totally with you on this and I have always liked your scale! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat way of rating. :-) Although to look at my house before the weekend you'd think I'd been reading nothing but DIK 5++++++ stars for the last several months. LOL
ReplyDeleteHee hee - Tam and I are on the same page re: reading and housekeeping!
ReplyDeleteI so know what you mean- it should be as simple as this!
ReplyDelete"I want to be swept away into someone else's world for a little while, and if a book can do that for me, then I'm happy."
ReplyDeleteI think this is a perfect description of what I look for when I read a new book. I often say reading a good book is like watching a movie for me - if I'm willing to change the channel on a crappy movie why would I be willing to continue with a book I didn't enjoy?
-Dana
Reading Amidst the Chaos
Lol, I love them :D
ReplyDeleteI love your review legend/scale thing! Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteWholeheartedly agree.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you, baby. :)
ReplyDeleteOutlandish Julie: Thanks, I'm glad you like it!
ReplyDeleteJulie: Yes, I don't usually pick something I don't think I'll like, although sometimes I'm pleasantly surprised :)
Tam: Yes, my house currently looks like I've had lots of 5-star reads too.
Chris: Put Chaos and May to work, lol :)
Dana: Yes, books are my mini-vacation :)
Blodeuedd: Thanks!
Natasha: Thanks!
Hannah: Heh. You've seen my house, you know it's true :)
Kris: Thanks :)
Susi: Sometimes I forget how it should be...I needed to give myself a reminder :)
ReplyDeleteThat's what my commenting system i like aswell.
ReplyDeleteIt does mean that sometimes my reviews don't seem consistent, for example a twilight book (yes, im a fan) might get more stars than a classic, but only because it captured my attention more. That's what im after when I read as well.