Free (Amazon/Kindle) High Moor - Graeme Reynolds (Werewolf)

steven522 · 07-12-2012, 09:34 AM

Free right now on Amazon/Kindle:

High Moor by Graeme Reynolds.

Werewolf. High ratings. No cost right now.

You're still reading this? Go get it, already...

http://www.amazon.com/High-Moor-ebook/dp/B0068NOYM8

koland · 07-12-2012, 12:56 PM

A suspicious number of 5-star glowing reviews and one later one that pans it.

ETA: self-pub

steven522 · 07-12-2012, 01:53 PM

If I did not read a book because it had a review by someone who didn't like, I would be reading absolutely nothing.

Just sayin'...

koland · 07-12-2012, 04:13 PM

If I picked books based on large numbers of 5-star reviews (and nothing else), I'd end up poking my eyes out for relief....

Just saying...

steven522 · 07-12-2012, 05:23 PM

Am I taking away rewards for your affiliate clicks or something?

koland · 07-12-2012, 11:27 PM

ummm.. no.

"high ratings" at amazon (and elsewhere) has (sadly) become something to be bought - $5/5-star review at some sites.

High "critical reviews" from some publications, though, are still worth a mention (although not always indicative of a good read; I've found an "Oprah" recommendation to almost always indicate a bad book, for example).

Now, had your mention included a personal review (and seeing as how this isn't your first post, it wouldn't be as likely that you are here only to plug the book) or mentioned other books of his you'd read or perhaps that this was a backlist reprint or he was published elsewhere, etc.

But "free and five-star reviews" now seems to be the norm for self-pubbed works at Amazon, where they drown out the ones worth reading (and this might be one, although it didn't appear likely from the only honest appearing review of the bunch).

ozron · 07-12-2012, 11:56 PM

Tried the sample to get an idea of what it's like, and I'm definitely going to give this one a miss. YMMV...

basschick · 07-13-2012, 12:38 AM

i know what you mean, but you might be a little too suspicious this time - i chose several random 5-star reviewers and each had over 20 reviews under their belts.

Quote:

Originally Posted by koland

A suspicious number of 5-star glowing reviews and one later one that pans it.

ETA: self-pub

koland · 07-13-2012, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by basschick

i know what you mean, but you might be a little too suspicious this time - i chose several random 5-star reviewers and each had over 20 reviews under their belts.

The question is, though, had any of them written a truly critical review or just 5-star reviews.

We need a "reviewer average" and "reviewer rating" (not just up/down votes on a single review at Amazon. At least there, though, you can look up the extra info on how that person writes reviews.

steven522 · 07-13-2012, 09:25 AM

I guess it's my fault for posting this in the "Reading Recommendations" as to why someone decided to jump in and trash the posting.

...no, wait, it's not in there.

I guess then maybe I shouldn't have posted it in "General Discussion" as to why it turned into the "Amazon phony ratings" rant.

...no, it's not in there either.

Maybe I should have just saved everyone the trouble and just posted this in the "Deals and Freebies" to let others who might like a werewolf book know about it.

...wait, no, that's what I did.

07-12-2012, 09:34 AM	#1
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koland Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,560 Karma: 8033155 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: TN, USA Device: kindle(all), nook, nookcolor, Sony, Kobo, epic, iphone, iPad, pc	A suspicious number of 5-star glowing reviews and one later one that pans it. ETA: self-pub

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steven522 binomial: homo legentem Posts: 1,061 Karma: 25222222 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Alabama, USA Device: iriver Story HD; Archos 80 G9	If I did not read a book because it had a review by someone who didn't like, I would be reading absolutely nothing. Just sayin'...

07-12-2012, 04:13 PM	#4
koland Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,560 Karma: 8033155 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: TN, USA Device: kindle(all), nook, nookcolor, Sony, Kobo, epic, iphone, iPad, pc	If I picked books based on large numbers of 5-star reviews (and nothing else), I'd end up poking my eyes out for relief.... Just saying...

07-12-2012, 05:23 PM	#5
steven522 binomial: homo legentem Posts: 1,061 Karma: 25222222 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Alabama, USA Device: iriver Story HD; Archos 80 G9	Am I taking away rewards for your affiliate clicks or something?

07-12-2012, 11:27 PM	#6
koland Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,560 Karma: 8033155 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: TN, USA Device: kindle(all), nook, nookcolor, Sony, Kobo, epic, iphone, iPad, pc	ummm.. no. "high ratings" at amazon (and elsewhere) has (sadly) become something to be bought - $5/5-star review at some sites. High "critical reviews" from some publications, though, are still worth a mention (although not always indicative of a good read; I've found an "Oprah" recommendation to almost always indicate a bad book, for example). Now, had your mention included a personal review (and seeing as how this isn't your first post, it wouldn't be as likely that you are here only to plug the book) or mentioned other books of his you'd read or perhaps that this was a backlist reprint or he was published elsewhere, etc. But "free and five-star reviews" now seems to be the norm for self-pubbed works at Amazon, where they drown out the ones worth reading (and this might be one, although it didn't appear likely from the only honest appearing review of the bunch).

07-12-2012, 11:56 PM	#7
ozron Groupie Posts: 158 Karma: 344054 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Melbourne, Oz Device: Kindle Touch, iPad, iPhone	Tried the sample to get an idea of what it's like, and I'm definitely going to give this one a miss. YMMV...

07-13-2012, 09:25 AM	#10
steven522 binomial: homo legentem Posts: 1,061 Karma: 25222222 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Alabama, USA Device: iriver Story HD; Archos 80 G9	I guess it's my fault for posting this in the "Reading Recommendations" as to why someone decided to jump in and trash the posting. ...no, wait, it's not in there. I guess then maybe I shouldn't have posted it in "General Discussion" as to why it turned into the "Amazon phony ratings" rant. ...no, it's not in there either. Maybe I should have just saved everyone the trouble and just posted this in the "Deals and Freebies" to let others who might like a werewolf book know about it. ...wait, no, that's what I did.

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