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And not just Amazon--Kirkus does (or did) accepted books that they agreed to review--if they were paid something like 400 dollars (using their reputation--just getting a Kirkus review was something some people thought meant quality.)
But that said, I do find the Amazon reviews useful if they say what they liked or didn't like. Especially if I'm not sure what the book is about. For instance if 4 reviewers mention the "romance" for a book I thought was a mystery that tells me a lot more than the number of "stars." So they are useful. At least to me.
And as a writer, I'm *still* waiting for my review from Harriet Klausner. I think Amazon should give her a Kindle so that she can get going on Kindle books!!!!
Maria
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