tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post4330315072560495888..comments2024-03-20T00:15:49.597-07:00Comments on Nancy S. Thompson: Writing Book ReviewsNancy Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05735642863696266005noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-10868939952242501002012-07-30T13:41:14.858-07:002012-07-30T13:41:14.858-07:00Finding Claire Fletcher sounds like a good story a...Finding Claire Fletcher sounds like a good story and an intense read. Your review makes me want to read it.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-43531690615586298182012-07-29T16:18:22.732-07:002012-07-29T16:18:22.732-07:00Writing reviews is not my forte. I tend to keep th...Writing reviews is not my forte. I tend to keep them super brief. I believe, however, that writing reviews IS your forte. Brilliant, informative review!Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-67752264603309958812012-07-27T08:38:56.339-07:002012-07-27T08:38:56.339-07:00Excellent review of Lisa's book! I definitely ...Excellent review of Lisa's book! I definitely want to read it after this review.michellehttp://writer-in-transit.co.za/f-s-f-scarlet/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-81413482369227894722012-07-27T05:16:26.491-07:002012-07-27T05:16:26.491-07:00Wow -- fabulous, in-depth review! It definitely m...Wow -- fabulous, in-depth review! It definitely makes me want to check out the book!StratPlayerCJFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07341440379767694905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-76930953802180854072012-07-25T10:23:12.536-07:002012-07-25T10:23:12.536-07:00Good job, Nancy. I've got your book on my to-r...Good job, Nancy. I've got your book on my to-read list. =D I do like reading what others have to say about books, and I use Goodreads to keep track of the books I've seen and want to read.Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-65657988902389970652012-07-24T15:03:37.852-07:002012-07-24T15:03:37.852-07:00Hey Nancy,
Yes, it's me, another one of your s...Hey Nancy,<br />Yes, it's me, another one of your starstruck fans! :) <br />You certainly have a given an informative and detailed review. And your book is receiving high acclaim. That heartens me to know this. Now you may have noted shy and humble me linked into your "Goodreads" page.<br />It is an excellent resource for readers, published writers and aspiring writers. <br />Although I've never done a review, bizarrely, a number of folks who want to hopefully see their writing get published, send me their manuscripts. <br />To review any book I write would totally perplex. After all, I write disjointed, rambling, bordering on incoherent musings...somewhat like my comment.<br />All the best, Nancy and happy writing :)<br />Garyklahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-77111433637717063452012-07-24T12:39:03.429-07:002012-07-24T12:39:03.429-07:00That's a great review, Nancy! I, on the hand, ...That's a great review, Nancy! I, on the hand, am not so great with writing reviews. I don't feel like I ever do the books I love justice. <br /><br />I'm also not as active on Goodreads as I could be. Truthfully, the place scares me a little... :)Jennifer Hillierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783975547643539868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-8502332789336274112012-07-24T12:05:11.821-07:002012-07-24T12:05:11.821-07:00I use GR mostly to catalog what book's I'v...I use GR mostly to catalog what book's I've read and which ones I need to read. I rarely put stars on any books and don't do reviews. I don't have the heart to give less than 5 star reviews to many of my writing friends, but I want to be honest too, so...no reviews from me. :)Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-534232502798941412012-07-24T11:54:27.764-07:002012-07-24T11:54:27.764-07:00Nancy, that's one of the best reviews I've...Nancy, that's one of the best reviews I've read. Sounds like a compelling read. And your book, The Mistaken, sounds so good, too! Congrats on your book, and thank you for letting us know about Finding Claire Fletcher.LynNerdKelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04167392990015741278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-22568211444687056212012-07-24T11:54:02.266-07:002012-07-24T11:54:02.266-07:00I was asked a few times to do reviews for authors ...I was asked a few times to do reviews for authors on some of my lists. I did two, but felt so terrible because I gave the books 5 stars reluctantly. I'm still haunted by that decision. It's why I don't do reviews for authors I know unless I do it secretly without their knowledge. I have to love the book. <br /><br />I've received a 3-star review in amongst many 5-star for my first novel and I appreciated the reviewer's honesty, but it still stung. The reason I never took it down is because we're not friends and having a 3-star in amongst several 5-star draws attention to the book. Sometimes reader want to find out for themselves. <br /><br />Your review is wonderful, and yet I'm already cringing. I don't think I'd read it for the reasons you mentioned. I can't separate myself from a good book. I end up dreaming about the characters, carrying them around with me for days. I need to know upfront whether she survives. While reading the parts of her being savagely mistreated, I'd be there with her, experiencing what she experiences. Unless the book was poorly written, which it sounds like isn't the case. <br /><br />I read Fifty Shades of Grey because it was highly recommended. I was greatly disappointed in the writing and the characters. I was also persuaded to read Messages in a Bottle and again I was disappointed. So either I'm hard to please or ...? I'm not sure. <br /><br />My point is, up until now, I've shied away from offering to do reviews for friends because I'm so afraid I won't like the book and my 4/5-star review will feel blatantly false. <br /><br />I've only ever done that twice, but as you can see, it still bothers me that I felt compelled to lie. <br /><br />Great post, Nancy.Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-79575386946188294822012-07-24T07:21:01.228-07:002012-07-24T07:21:01.228-07:00I don't use it as often as I should, but I'...I don't use it as often as I should, but I'm getting better.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-79639595506614029392012-07-24T07:17:03.245-07:002012-07-24T07:17:03.245-07:00I have GOT to get into Goodreads some more. Even ...I have GOT to get into Goodreads some more. Even though I have a lot of fun here, it seems the smart thing to do.Al Penwasserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14052950809151897315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-40177483683907771752012-07-23T20:50:15.030-07:002012-07-23T20:50:15.030-07:00I have Alex's book and I added Lisa's book...I have Alex's book and I added Lisa's book to my wish list. It sounds brutal, yet interesting. <br /><br />For the books I read long ago, I don't have a Goodreads review up, but for at least three quarters of the books I read today I'll write something.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-91541503841683992902012-07-23T18:52:37.136-07:002012-07-23T18:52:37.136-07:00Wonderful review. For me it just depends on the am...Wonderful review. For me it just depends on the amount of time I have, which is never much. Sometimes I just give stars, sometimes I'll actually write a paragraph. But it's always my feelings not a synopsis. Since I don't have an author page (yet!) I can't comment on that part of it.Jaye Robin Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03929739858812153990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-78699214827470715462012-07-23T18:32:14.085-07:002012-07-23T18:32:14.085-07:00When I read this review, I actually thought about ...When I read this review, I actually thought about telling you that I wish we could rate the reviews. You get 5 stars from me for your fabulous review. :) It's very detailed and thoughtful.<br />I strongly dislike writing reviews and I won't write one if I didn't like the book. I don't feel comfortable giving anything less than 3 stars. I just don't like degrading other writers when I know it's usually just a matter of taste. Of course, I say usually, but sometimes the writing is just plain bad. But I also don't think it's my job to tell them their writing is bad. Then again, it is irritating to pay good money for a book that's poorly written. Which takes me back to my original point, I strongly dislike writing reviews. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-82827281197493391202012-07-23T14:10:34.157-07:002012-07-23T14:10:34.157-07:00I do use Goodreads, and leave reviews whenever I c...I do use Goodreads, and leave reviews whenever I can. It's a great tool.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-51083727925761513322012-07-23T13:31:05.216-07:002012-07-23T13:31:05.216-07:00That is really a fantastic review. Well done.
Cong...That is really a fantastic review. Well done.<br />Congrats on the good reviews you received as well.<br />HeatherHeather M. Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232419331422866247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-75952549929449391292012-07-23T13:02:50.945-07:002012-07-23T13:02:50.945-07:00What a smashing review; I would definitely be keep...What a smashing review; I would definitely be keep an eye out for Finding Claire Fletcher based on that alone. :DMichael Abayomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07276804685807238328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-84281353889806852652012-07-23T12:58:25.582-07:002012-07-23T12:58:25.582-07:00I'm definitely putting both your novel and thi...I'm definitely putting both your novel and this one on me TBR list. Great review!Alleged Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04869021184116123477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-16726526920268030522012-07-23T10:24:58.514-07:002012-07-23T10:24:58.514-07:00I definitely could use good reads to better advant...I definitely could use good reads to better advantage. Great reminder to really use the website as a social one.S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-62047694692726795692012-07-23T09:11:24.647-07:002012-07-23T09:11:24.647-07:00Great reviews! I'm heading over to my Goodread...Great reviews! I'm heading over to my Goodreads page to add these!Kimberly Gabrielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05588782441929008886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-62884912942665185312012-07-23T09:11:05.993-07:002012-07-23T09:11:05.993-07:00I haven't written any reviews, but I do like t...I haven't written any reviews, but I do like to read a good reviews.Southpawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539290964546504171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-60818382930069585292012-07-23T09:05:20.062-07:002012-07-23T09:05:20.062-07:00I can't wait until that book comes out! Thank...I can't wait until that book comes out! Thanks for telling me about Goodreads too, I'll check it out.<br /><br />Kathy M.Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171271956883698673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-89298854463531538902012-07-23T08:40:46.470-07:002012-07-23T08:40:46.470-07:00OMG! Wow!!!! Thank you!!!! Thanks for posting i...OMG! Wow!!!! Thank you!!!! Thanks for posting it to your blog! I agree, reviews should tell us what a person thought and how they felt about the book. If I just wanted to know what the book was about, I'd read the description. The review should talk about whether people LIKED it or not! Anyway, thank you SO VERY MUCH again!!!!Lisa Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899014095250160853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-69313990238179179412012-07-23T07:54:20.369-07:002012-07-23T07:54:20.369-07:00I have a hard time fitting in goodreads with every...I have a hard time fitting in goodreads with every other social media site I'm working with. But I think if I ever get published it will be my new stalking ground :)Jennie Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17331827076858223497noreply@blogger.com