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Originally Posted by Deskisamess
When I read a review, I want to see pertinent comments about the book. The price is there in plain site, I don't want or need the reviewers thoughts on the price.
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That's a fair point. Readers don't need any external help deciding if a book is "too expensive" or not. So a review that mentions it is clearly not for other readers. I prefer not to see price mentioned in book reviews, but I'm also perfectly capable ok skipping those that I encounter. I just roll my eyes and move on.
I've come to the conclusion that many people just like to
see their complaints show up in a public place more than anything. Book reviews on public websites are more visible/sexy than emails sent to publishers (even though price-complaints via both tend to have the same result most times). *shrug*
What I hate in book reviews is seeing
good (or competent) formatting praised/noted in reviews of indie titles. Unless you're willing to praise the formatting of books by mid-listers and top-tier authors, then leave the "formatting was competent" remarks out of indie reviews.