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Originally Posted by zacheryjensen
This problem is better solved by social networks like twitter. I've taken several great book recommendations that I never heard of or would've even considered looking at on my own from authors I follow on twitter. Admittedly, mostly Doctorow but still, the concept isn't his nor is he the only one participating.
Nobody needs reviews, they're a huge waste of time and effort anyway. What one really needs is trusted sources for recommendations and a little legwork of their own to form their own opinions. Detailed reviews only serve to sway your prejudices anyway.
I'd rather get a 40 character tweet from doctorow saying "Book Name by Author Name is fantastic!" and since I respect his opinion, I'll check out the book on my own.
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Not for me. I'd prefer a bit more information as well as a bit of consensus on a recommendation from reviewers whom I am familiar.