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Originally Posted by Fbone
I noticed the rating system on Goodreads is a little generous.
One star = didn't like it
Two stars = it was ok
Three stars = liked it
Four stars = really liked it
Five stars = it was amazing
I find books can be "amazing" but not worthy of a 5 star or top rating. So I convert to an A-F scoring system. One star = "F" Two stars = "D" etc
I've yet to give anything an "A" or 5 stars yet. Lots of 3s and 4s. I'm afraid I bring down the GR average with my system.
Also, I don't rate a book that I don't finish.
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Most of my GR books are three stars - means I didn't regret the time at, but there wasn't any reason to out of one's way to obtain a copy.
Four stars mean I liked it quite a bit, and would be worth seeking out.
Five stars I do give, but only for real winners, one or two per year.
Two stars is rare for me, but sometimes there's a book I really didn't care for, but had some redeeming value (say - wooden characters, weak plot, but great historical research)
One star is also rare, but I've read a couple - not always all the way through, but a fair amount "to see if things get better"?
I rate books if I've read more than half, if I feel there's something to mention in my comments.