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Where do you read books reviews? (self.books)

submitted 1 year ago by Dieal to c/[email protected]

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When I have to start reading a book I want to know if it's good or garbage, so I like to read some reviews. I don't trust Goodreads, are there some alternatives?

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[–] NewEnglandRedshirt 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Out of curiosity, why don't you trust the reviews on Goodreads? he asks, having written many Goodreads reviews

[–] Dieal 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Mainly because it's owned by Amazon and because I don't like most of the reviews of the books I've read

[–] RojaBunny 3 points 1 year ago

I've seen so many five-star reviews before a book is published of "I love this author can't wait for this book to come out!" on there. I've also had enough times where I despise a book and goodreads loves it or vice versa that I just can't trust the reviews.

[–] Knoll0114 1 points 1 year ago

I think it's useful to sort by stars so you don't just see the 5 star reviews at the top. That way you can see why the one or two star reader hated it and if that matches things you tend to dislike.