tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311467534427600817.post3240370889414280138..comments2024-03-27T00:51:19.466-04:00Comments on The Book Bratz: Let's Talk: The Difference Between Negative and Book-Bashing ReviewsThe Book Bratzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09270267455058718110noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311467534427600817.post-88674923320768976892015-08-07T22:49:39.286-04:002015-08-07T22:49:39.286-04:00I actually just bookmarked this post for future re...I actually just bookmarked this post for future reference, because it's been SO helpful for me! (Thank you!!) I've been blogging for a little over a year, and I've only had to write a handful of actual negative reviews. But a few weeks ago I had to write my first negative review for an eARC that I got directly from the publisher, and I got SO stressed out about it! I wanted to express my real feelings to my readers, but I didn't want to be hurtful or even completely turn anyone off the book. I kept double thinking EVERYTHING I wrote. Sleeping on it and returning gave me a little more perspective, but even when I posted it I wasn't completely sure. But I've put it through your "test" of sorts and I think it passes. All your tips make a lot of sense, and I finally feel more at ease with my review. And your advice about first getting out all your raw emotions and then rewriting is definitely something I'll keep in mind! It might just be the only way to experience a bit of catharsis and get some real thoughts into your review, but still not be hurtful. And I know that I'd probably regret posting a review that tore a book to shreds. The internet is a negative enough place and I don't want my corner of it to add to the negativity. Another big thank you! :)<br />- Lina @ Every Book a World Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03946936341451337324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311467534427600817.post-53315505072037789272015-08-01T20:57:58.017-04:002015-08-01T20:57:58.017-04:00Holding yourself and not the author accountable is...Holding yourself and not the author accountable is the best way to put it. :)The Book Bratzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09270267455058718110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311467534427600817.post-23058091729541728572015-08-01T20:57:21.214-04:002015-08-01T20:57:21.214-04:00Definitely! Sarcasm is something that needs to be ...Definitely! Sarcasm is something that needs to be used sparingly, which a lot of people don't realize.The Book Bratzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09270267455058718110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311467534427600817.post-31545141976716101382015-08-01T20:56:30.994-04:002015-08-01T20:56:30.994-04:00There's a difference between censoring what pe...There's a difference between censoring what people say for vanity reasons and just watching HOW you say something to be kind and not aggressive. It isn't censorship - I did not say anywhere in the post that you CAN'T say how you feel - but it's finding a kinder way to say your thoughts without ripping people apart. It isn't censoring your thoughts or your words. But I still thank you for checking out this post and voicing your opinion. :)The Book Bratzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09270267455058718110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311467534427600817.post-79744773202629646072015-08-01T20:54:38.767-04:002015-08-01T20:54:38.767-04:00Thank you. I agree with the Goodreads remarks - I ...Thank you. I agree with the Goodreads remarks - I see so many reviews where people try so hard to be funny that they actually end up being hurtful. I guess they don't care as much because if you are a blogger you're more aware of how much impact your words have - but those Goodreads reviews get read by the authors too and can hurt a lot of people.The Book Bratzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09270267455058718110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311467534427600817.post-91532028954455201592015-07-30T21:02:45.191-04:002015-07-30T21:02:45.191-04:00Ahhh great post Jess! I don't write negative r...Ahhh great post Jess! I don't write negative reviews but when I do, I honestly feel so about it because I dislike disliking books. Oh but it happens. The only thing I remember when writing a negative review 1) Do not bash the author and hold things against them. You hold yourself accountable for not being able to enjoy the book because you are not going to like all books. I know as I read more books I will have to write more negative reviews and I hope that they are negative reviews and not a post full of bashing. :)<br /><br />~Kaitlin @ <a href="www.next-page-please.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Next Page Please!</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00964344378441137380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311467534427600817.post-1174542051449216792015-07-30T12:12:03.266-04:002015-07-30T12:12:03.266-04:00What I don't like is when people completely pu...What I don't like is when people completely put the author down and make them feel like writing their book was a waste. Authors put so much time and effort in their books so instead of shooting them down, people should give constructive criticism and valid reasons for their point. I think that sarcasm can easily be mistaken for bashing which is quite a problem. Love this post!!<br /><br />-Naomi@<a href="http://theperksofbeingabookwormx.blogspot.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">The Perks Of Being A Bookworm</a>Naomi.Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11873384491078672226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311467534427600817.post-19387904822406863712015-07-30T09:54:55.438-04:002015-07-30T09:54:55.438-04:00Hmmm.. this is great topic, but I fear I will be o...Hmmm.. this is great topic, but I fear I will be one of unpopular opinion here.<br /><br />I am mixed on this because I feel that if you are taking two separate issues and combining them into one. You are combining the dislike of a book and personal "attacks" on authors. Just because someone may "bash a book" in their review, does not mean they are bashing the author, or TRYING to hurt anyone's feelings. You can "bash a book" in a review and not take to social media and slam the book, and you can slam a book on social media and ever write a review. So, I fail to see how these issues are one in the same. Maybe I am misunderstanding YOUR definition of book bashing?? Not sure. But, I can write a very constructive review and others may think it is the rudest thing, or I could hurt their feelings. People take other's opinions/thoughts differently and no one will EVER be 100% pleased. While I do care about others; offending them or possibly hurting their feelings, I don't censor myself either.<br /><br />I am not condoning it, on the contrary, I think "book bashing" can get pretty harsh, but few, that I have seen, intend ill will towards an author.. We are all passionate people, and sometimes those passionate emotions are negative. <br /><br />At the same time, it would kill me to see someone tearing apart my blog, so I understand what you are coming from on that aspect. But their opinions and thoughts would be respected, by me, and I would go about my way. I don't blog to please others, and I can't put a censor on my thoughts and won't put a censor on my words. tonyaleehttp://lilybloombooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311467534427600817.post-13837479228842912932015-07-30T02:45:21.153-04:002015-07-30T02:45:21.153-04:00Especially when you're a new blogger I think i...Especially when you're a new blogger I think it's super hard to differentiate between bashing and negative reviews. I looked back on a few reviews that I wrote in my early blogging days and discovered a few that are very disrespectful and I probably wouldn't write them like this if I read the book again now.<br /><br />I think what plays a major role is Goodreads. There you see so many book reviews written in a joke-y style that are actually absolutely mean and unnecessary. As a new blogger I must have thought to myself it's okay to write reviews like this. You're absolutely right with all the advice you gave. Authors are people, too.<br /><br />- Jen @ <a href="http://thebookavid.blogspot.de" rel="nofollow">The Bookavid</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14732849096161512735noreply@blogger.com