Polls for Our Souls discussion

I have been reviewing books for about 3 years now (give or take) and feel that I need to update it, make it more proactive, more in depth. I am considering a rating system, however am stuck on "caetgories" to rate. So far I have the following:

1. Plot
2. Characters
3. Cover Art/Design

I'm stuck. I'd like to have at least 5, and no more than 8, categories. Any suggestions?

(Note: once the categories are decided on, then I'll flesh them out as to what each one will cover: for example, for "Plot", does it have a good story line, does it flow well, is it easy or difficult to follow, etc)

Thanks for the input!

Diversity

Maybe if the book lived up to its premise (cause sometimes the synopsis sounds so amazing and the book is just really boring)

⭐Anni⭐ (Book Princess) wrote: "Maybe if the book lived up to its premise (cause sometimes the synopsis sounds so amazing and the book is just really boring)"

Thanks - I like that!

Elyse wrote: "Diversity"

Can you explain how this would be defined/described in regards to how it would be used in a rating system?

Thanks!! 😀😀

Fiona wrote: "Dialogue"

Thank you! Do you mean in regards to the story line? or if the dialogue between characters flows (or maybe seems forced)? or something else?

WillowRaven wrote: "Elyse wrote: "Diversity"

Can you explain how this would be defined/described in regards to how it would be used in a rating system?

Thanks!! 😀😀"

On a scale of 1-5 with 1 - no diverse characters (bunch of white able-bodied straight characters) and 5 - all diverse characters (whether it be race, sexuality, disability)

"Elyse wrote: On a scale of 1-5 with 1 - no diverse characters (bunch of white able-bodied straight characters) and 5 - all diverse characters (whether it be race, sexuality, disability)"

Ah, ok - now I understand what you mean! Thank you for explaining - I appreciate it.
👍😀

Fiona wrote: "Sorry for the late response. Yeah, if it flows or not or if it seems forced. Also if the characters say the same things a lot or it's just a bit bland"

Ah, ok - I got it! Thank you! 😀😀

WillowRaven wrote: "I have been reviewing books for about 3 years now (give or take) and feel that I need to update it, make it more proactive, more in depth. I am considering a rating system, however am stuck on "cae..."

4) Style - Faulkner, Saramago, Virginia Woolf all have very idiosyncratic ways of telling their stories. I love judging bookcover art! - )

Mark wrote: Style - Faulkner, Saramago, Virginia Woolf all have very idiosyncratic ways of telling their stories. I love judging bookcover art!"

Ah! Good idea!! I ended up putting in a category for "Writing Style and Editing" and added this to that category as something to consider when rating this category. Thank you for the input!!

And yeah, I hear you on the Cover Art. Some of it is downright *gorgeous* and sometimes I think "eh, maybe they should try again" LOL

WillowRaven wrote: "Mark wrote: Style - Faulkner, Saramago, Virginia Woolf all have very idiosyncratic ways of telling their stories. I love judging bookcover art!"

Ah! Good idea!! I ended up putting in a category fo..."

Try again, bah! Your too kind. It does seem to be a more modern problem. - )