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BlackVoid · 07-03-2009, 07:33 AM

I only read reviews after the first 100 (or so) pages if I have doubts about the book. And yes, I start with the negative reviews.

Reading tons of reviews before starting the book spoils the fun. If I like it after 100 pages, there is no need to read a review. If I do not like it, I check the negative reviews - if they complain about the same issues I have, then it is best to abandon the book.

Like the Thorn series by Tad Williams or that (inf)famous trilogy by Robin Hobb. These books were mightily boring and reading the reviews convinced me that they do not get any better.

07-03-2009, 07:33 AM	#14
BlackVoid Evangelist Posts: 415 Karma: 510423 Join Date: Nov 2006 Device: Sony PRS-505	I only read reviews after the first 100 (or so) pages if I have doubts about the book. And yes, I start with the negative reviews. Reading tons of reviews before starting the book spoils the fun. If I like it after 100 pages, there is no need to read a review. If I do not like it, I check the negative reviews - if they complain about the same issues I have, then it is best to abandon the book. Like the Thorn series by Tad Williams or that (inf)famous trilogy by Robin Hobb. These books were mightily boring and reading the reviews convinced me that they do not get any better.