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Originally Posted by ZodWallop
I don't think running another user's recommendation in to the ground is cricket. I have no interest in Battlefield Earth based on my previous experiences with Hubbard's writing. But maybe try to throttle back some?
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It has its place when it’s a rational review with reasons for one’s negative opinion. Serious commentary is always useful in assessing whether or not a book is for you and shouldn’t be taken personally. However, saying “It’s an awful book” advances understanding not at all, and you can’t say “You’ll hate it” unless you’re closely familiar with an individual’s tastes. In any case, it’s good to recognize that because a book isn’t to your tastes means neither that it’s to no one’s tastes nor that it’s objectively awful.