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Originally Posted by DMcCunney
I read a fair number of reviews, and reliability is a function of the reviewer.
The best reviews for me are those in which the reviewers tastes and biases are clearly stated. Even a negative review can be a positive indicator when that's clear, in the cases of "X hated it, which means I'll love it!"
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Exactly what I would have said. An unreliable review would be:
"This book is cool! I stayed up really late to finish it. Everyone will like it."
A reliable review would be:
"This is a tale of swashbuckling adventure and political machinations in seventeenth century France. Told in rich descriptive prose, with many a dash of humour, it should appeal to fans of The Three Musketeers. Definitely in my top ten of the year."