Hated it
It's ok
Good
Great
Perfect
Every blog and review site I visit follows relatively the same rating systems, yet from what I observe, a three star rating is the new messenger of death; equipped with a sickle and black cloak. Is it that readers are becoming more discerning? And therefore is "good" is no longer acceptable? Is it that the fantasy (urban, romance, or sci-fi) genre has become so popular that readers only search out the very best?
So, I ask you... If when you find a book "out there" and the ratings are in 3 star land, will the book still find a home in your TBR pile?
Absolutely! The books I give 3's and 3.5's were still enjoyable reads, they just had a few problems for me. I think there needs to be a definite scale, books aren't just "good" or "bad", there are degrees. It's the 1's and 2's that never make it into my pile:)
ReplyDeleteOh good! I feel the same way... a 3 star is still enjoyable
ReplyDeleteWhen I rate a book 3 stars, it means that while I was reading it, I really truly enjoyed it (even though there were a few little flaws) but I really don't see myself ever wanting to pick it up again.
ReplyDeleteI don't see how anyone can use a 3 star rating to say a book is bad. That's just weird!
Julie: Well Im glad to hear that I'm wrong, and 3 stars aren't the kiss of death!
ReplyDeleteI think this is a great point!
ReplyDeleteI think I'm a harsh reviewer. I hardly give 5 stars on my blog but 3 stars to me means I enjoyed it but there were one or two things that bugged me about it but I would recommend it to others. But like Julie stated above I most likely won't pick it up again.
Ally: I think it's good to hardly give out 5 stars. They should be saved for only the best :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to know that from you a 3 star still equals a recommendation. :)