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Originally Posted by Catlady
Why are reviewers acceptable gatekeepers, but traditional publishers are not?
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When a Random House imprint picked up E. L. James, were they making an artistic judgement or a business decision?
I'm not cynical about Random House. They publish many terrific books. But the only way I know to get a handle, in advance, on whether the book is good is to read the reviews.
I more trust reviews when the reviewer is being paid, even a little, by a periodical which values its independence and reputation. However, I suppose most unpaid reviewers also have integrity.