I've reviewed (briefly, though honestly) every book I've read from smashwords so far (with a few exceptions- like books I received while free that now have a cost and I didn't "buy" them and therefore cannot review them). Recently, I saw a post that, to me, disparaged a "stingy" reviewer who gave only 4 stars. In looking at that person's review, he had an issue with a part of the book and I can see why there are 4 stars, in his eyes.
That sort of soured me on reviewing what I've read. If it's not honest feedback that authors are looking for, then what's the point?don't beg for reviews if you only want 5 stars. That really turned me off.
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