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Group 58 (General)
As ever, that's really helpful, Hock. Thanks!GJ
Here is my Round 1 review of John Blackport's novel:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon reviews:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-revie...
http://www.amazon.com/Misfits-Trek-Th...
Many thanks for giving it a look, Samuel.
Thanks G.J. and Samuel. That brings the number of reviews done for this Round to 5.Everybody else--the deadline is TODAY!
Best wishes.
Goodreads review for SO WHAT! STORIES or WHATEVER! https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/review/R2J6H0RY...
Amazon UK
http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-revie...
My review of Melinda Brasher's Far-KnowingGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Far-Knowing-You...
Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-revie...
Florian, Thanks very much for your review. Much appreciated :-)Regards, G J
Thanks to Florian, Carly and Ellen (two rounds)!John--we're sure you'll be showing up pretty soon. Let me know if I missed your post. These bleary eyes....
Here's my round 2 review of Florian's book on:Goodreads
Amazon.com
Amazon.co.uk
Tremendously imaginative!
I'm almost finished Hock. I promise I'll bring in my first soon.
OK, here's my review for How To Bake A Chocolate Souffle:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I've also posted it on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk
OK, the Amazon.com went live here: http://www.amazon.com/How-To-Bake-Cho...
And amazon.co.uk here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R1ZSR...
Thanks John.Everybody--Deadline for round 2 is March 5. A couple of you have already cleared that hurdle!
Here is my round 2 review of How To Bake A Chocolate Souffle:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon links to follow soon.
G J
And here they are:
http://www.amazon.com/How-To-Bake-Cho...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-revie...
Thanks G. J.Deadline for round 2 is not until March 5!
My reviews of Agamemnon Must Die:On GR: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
They should also be on amazon.com and amazon.co.uk by now.
Actually, I've gone back and edited (adding some spaces between paragraphs as I did in the GR review, because looking at them without the line breaks was driving me crazy). The amazon reviews are being "processed" and should be up shortly if all goes well, I'll post links when I see them up.
OK, here's Amazon's uk site: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Agamemnon-Mus...
And here's Amazon.com:
http://www.amazon.com/Agamemnon-Must-...
My round 2 review of So What! Stories or Whatever!Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/review/R133OEP3...
Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R3FDMC...
Hi Princila,Thanks for your review. It is much appreciated and your comments are taken on board :-)
G J
Thanks Princila.Everybody--deadline for round 2 is March 5.
It is O. K. to review books in a different order but the second review should be done by then.
G.J. wrote: "Here is my round 2 review of How To Bake A Chocolate Souffle:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon links to follow soon.
G J
And here they are:
http://www.amazon.com/How-To-B..."
Thank you, G.J.!
My review of Girl of the Book:https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R22AA...
http://www.amazon.com/review/R2QUAZ8V...
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Samuel wrote: "My review of Girl of the Book:https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R22AA...
http://www.amazon.com/review/R2QUAZ8V...
https://www.goodreads.com/revie..."
Thank you, Samuel.
My Rd 2 Review of Agamemnon Must DieGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2ZK3ZQ8...
Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R1QKFO...
My review for Misfits' TrekGoodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon ones will follow soon.
My Round 2 review of Ella Drayton's The Letters:Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/The-Letters-Ell...
Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-revie...
My round 3 review of Ella Drayton's The Letters: GR:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon.com:
http://www.amazon.com/The-Letters-Ell...
Amazon.co.uk:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Letters-Ella-...
Thanks Melinda, Florian, Carly Ellen, and John!
Here is my review of Far-Knowing by Melinda.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I have also posted on Amazons US and UK.
My Review for How to Bake a Chocolate SouffleGoodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/review/RX86JC0F...
Amazon UK not yet approved
Here is the GR link to my review of The Letters by Ella Drayton.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Also posted on Amazons US and UK.
Well done G. J. All done for this Group!
My round 3 review of Girl of the Book.https://www.amazon.com/review/edit-re...#
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I'm a few days behind schedule on finishing up my last book but I should have a review up by Friday!
Here is my round 4 review of Sean DeLauder's The Least EnviedGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2HT2HYH...
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R3JGT...
Here is my round 3 review of Samuel Astbury's War BlanketGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/review/R9P9MRSS...
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/RADHF...
Thank you and congratulations Melinda--you're all done.
Here's my review of G.J. Griffith's work.Goodreads
Amazon.com
Amazon.co.uk
I also attempted to leave a review on B&N, but I was unable to write any text in the review space, despite trying multiple browser types. Apologies for this failure. I will try again, hopefully with more success.
Sean, Thank you for your very comprehensive and helpful review. And thanks for persisting with B&N.Regards,
G.J.
Thank you Sean and Samuel.Today's the deadline for Round 3 but there are three reviews not done. I'll PM reminders tomorrow.
Mine will be up late tonight or early tomorrow, promise!
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Books mentioned in this topic
War Blanket (other topics)The Least Envied (other topics)
Agamemnon Must Die (other topics)
Io Deceneus: Journal of a Time Traveler (other topics)
So What! Stories (Volume 1) (other topics)
Authors mentioned in this topic
Hock G. Tjoa (other topics)Florian Armas (other topics)
Following is by Jonel Boyjko on "Crafting Killer Reviews" via http://my-thrillers.blogspot.com.es/2...
When writing a review, you should always write your honest thoughts about the book while remembering that a review is about the book and its content. You may agree or disagree with what the book says or how it is written, but being personally critical of the author doesn't offer your audience much value.
I like to think of my reviews in 3 basic parts: the story, the characters, and then my overall impressions & final thoughts.
For the first section I think about what caught and held my attention, if my emotions were engaged, did I enjoy the pace of the story, were the descriptions vivid enough to allow me to picture everything?
For the second section I focus on the development of the characters and if I was able to connect with and engage with them.
The final thought includes my overall impression of the novel, if I’d recommend it to others, would I read more by this author, and if it’s part of a series, could it be read as a standalone.
Make sure to write about the why’s. If you say ‘I didn’t like this character’, as a reader I’m left wondering why. However, if you say ‘I couldn’t connect with the main character who was too self-involved’ or ‘The characters in this novel were underdeveloped and superficial’ then, as a reader, I understand what the problem was and I can make an informed decision as to whether or not it is something that I would have problems with as well. Also, if you simply state that you didn’t enjoy the story, or that you loved it, without giving any basis for your statement you don’t provide anything useful to those reading your review.