Just read an interesting article on Goodreads as a platform and what effect it is having on reading in general:
The Gamification of Reading Is Changing How We Approach Books
I found the article pretty level, citing positives and negatives. The review bombing of the Elizabeth Gilbert book was brought up.
And for those arguing that Goodreads should not allow reviews for books that have not yet been published, there's this:
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“It’s become common practice to put a lot of energy into garnering reviews on Goodreads pre-publication so that the book is launched with a boost,” says Smith Publicity’s Olivia McCoy. “Reader reviews have a tremendous impact on purchasing behaviors from other readers and from bookstores.”
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