Like everything else in the game, Troy, from acquisition editing through to actual reading, subjectivity rules. But careful reading of a soundly thought out review -- pro or con -- can provide a rough guide and help whittle down the huge field of reading options. Like LatinandGreek, for instance, I've often bought a book based on my disagreement with negative aspects in a review -- "too much historical detail", "too much time is spent developing minor characters" ... thanks a lot, reviewer; that's one for me. Cheers. Neil
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