Comments on: The Difference Between Bad Reviews and “Bad” Reviews https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/difference-between-bad-reviews-and-bad-reviews/ ARC Book Reviews and Author Services Wed, 23 Jun 2021 21:20:19 +0000 hourly 1 By: Why do authors give away free books? - Hidden Gems Book Blog https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/difference-between-bad-reviews-and-bad-reviews/#comment-382404 Wed, 23 Jun 2021 21:20:19 +0000 https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/?p=8233981#comment-382404 […] Third, be honest in your feedback. Things to consider are whether the story grabbed you, whether you connected with the characters, and whether there were parts that left you confused. It’s okay if you didn’t like a book, but please do respect an author’s hard work by remembering there is a difference between a bad review and a “bad” review… […]

]]> By: Review Writing Made Easy - the 5 Questions Method - Hidden Gems Book Blog https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/difference-between-bad-reviews-and-bad-reviews/#comment-182399 Tue, 21 Apr 2020 12:35:06 +0000 https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/?p=8233981#comment-182399 […] we’ve posted tips before on what types of things to put into a review, even the more critical ones, some readers need just a little bit more help to get their review […]

]]> By: Hidden Gems https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/difference-between-bad-reviews-and-bad-reviews/#comment-133704 Mon, 20 Jan 2020 19:58:55 +0000 https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/?p=8233981#comment-133704 In reply to Jo.

Sure, that’s fine.

]]> By: Jo https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/difference-between-bad-reviews-and-bad-reviews/#comment-133408 Sat, 18 Jan 2020 18:05:02 +0000 https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/?p=8233981#comment-133408 Is it OK to post the same review on Amazon and Goodreads?

]]> By: What Makes a Good Book Review? - Hidden Gems Books Blog https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/difference-between-bad-reviews-and-bad-reviews/#comment-115290 Thu, 12 Dec 2019 20:05:03 +0000 https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/?p=8233981#comment-115290 […] Yes, it’s okay to leave negative reviews for a book you didn’t like, just remember not to be nasty about it, and the same rule as above applies.  “I hated this book” isn’t a review that helps anyone and if that’s all you can say about a book, then sometimes it might not be better to leave any review at all. Remember, there is a difference between a bad review, and a “bad” review. […]

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