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astra · 11-13-2010, 06:02 AM

I also check how many reviews they have done. Usually, it is the only book. Maybe 1-2 others. I simply ignore the idiots. I also ignore those who have 500+ reviews. Probably bookshop owners. Some writers ask their friends to leave positive reviews (probably written by the writers themselves). They are usually among the first reviewers and 1 review reviewers. I have noticed that if you read reviews in the first couple of months that is what you get. If you read the reviews 1 year later, then sort out reviews by Newest First, you get more realistic opinions.

11-13-2010, 06:02 AM	#2
astra The Introvert Posts: 8,307 Karma: 1000077497 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United Kingdom Device: Sony Reader PRS-650 & 505 & 500	I also check how many reviews they have done. Usually, it is the only book. Maybe 1-2 others. I simply ignore the idiots. I also ignore those who have 500+ reviews. Probably bookshop owners. Some writers ask their friends to leave positive reviews (probably written by the writers themselves). They are usually among the first reviewers and 1 review reviewers. I have noticed that if you read reviews in the first couple of months that is what you get. If you read the reviews 1 year later, then sort out reviews by *Newest First, you get more realistic opinions. Last edited by astra; 11-13-2010 at 06:06 AM.*