tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post178994915238946211..comments2024-03-12T18:52:31.920-04:00Comments on Write with Fey: Interview with an Amazon Reviewer (Douglas Meeks)Chrys Feyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-15568652763365185392015-05-25T19:11:27.347-04:002015-05-25T19:11:27.347-04:00That review is epic! Hands down the best 1 star re...That review is epic! Hands down the best 1 star review ever written.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-87609324957341081322015-05-25T19:01:11.193-04:002015-05-25T19:01:11.193-04:00While I could count the 2 Star reviews I have writ...While I could count the 2 Star reviews I have written on 1 hand (no 1 Star that I recall), this is my goal as a reviewer, it is a 1 Star review on Goodreads but it is probably more entertaining than the book. I read it about 10 times a year and always wonder "Will I ever write a review that people will love this much ". Read it and you will see why LOL<br /><br />https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/355772527<br />dougmeekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07855585804178351079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-11767770050882911582015-05-25T14:48:46.189-04:002015-05-25T14:48:46.189-04:00I am the same way. I've never written a one or...I am the same way. I've never written a one or two star review. Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-2000815500283212492015-05-25T10:47:29.547-04:002015-05-25T10:47:29.547-04:00I am moved to write reviews if I really loved the ...I am moved to write reviews if I really loved the book. I try to stay away from writing negative reviews as much as possible, so if I hated a book, I generally won't review it.<br /><br />Interesting interview! Thanks for sharing it.J.H. Moncrieffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045467689291025137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-71226081493646454252015-05-25T10:20:01.375-04:002015-05-25T10:20:01.375-04:00Thanks, Misha! I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)Thanks, Misha! I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-42120032715310085632015-05-25T10:19:35.419-04:002015-05-25T10:19:35.419-04:00Those trolls are terrible! Goodreads is a fun plac...Those trolls are terrible! Goodreads is a fun place to review, though. I always post my reviews there first.<br /><br />Thank you, Denise! You did an awesome job with my guest post and that picture. I love it! :DChrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-51471760612870475032015-05-25T06:13:46.315-04:002015-05-25T06:13:46.315-04:00I loved this interview. So interesting to see thin...I loved this interview. So interesting to see things from a reviewer's point of view. Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-34522916729833342032015-05-24T23:46:15.711-04:002015-05-24T23:46:15.711-04:00HI Chrys. What a great interview. No, I don't ...HI Chrys. What a great interview. No, I don't recall reading any of Douglas' faves. Not my favourite genre. I've done many Amazon reviews but got sick of the trolls Douglas mentioned. Now I just review on goodreads unless an author asks me to drop it elsewhere as well.<br /><br />You go live on my blog in 6 hours from now. Looking forward to it.<br /><br />Denise :-)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-41501983300350593312015-05-24T20:06:00.200-04:002015-05-24T20:06:00.200-04:00This is a link to my most popular review ever, rea...This is a link to my most popular review ever, read the comments section (be assured several Not Helpful votes came along with some of those comments<br /><br />http://www.amazon.com/review/R1ANVB1243ROI/.dougmeekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07855585804178351079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-62239610969322241802015-05-24T20:01:10.915-04:002015-05-24T20:01:10.915-04:00I had an article posted on a website that has a lo...I had an article posted on a website that has a lot of trolls...one of the commenters disagreed with what I wrote. She spent hours posting nasty comments (I wasn't even responding--I was completely absent) and finally got herself so riled up, she went over to my book and left a nasty review. She'd never read the book...she was just mad and wanted to hurt me somehow. I'm SO glad for legitimate professional reviewers who take it seriously and help make the review system more authentic. If not for them, I fear what would become of Amazon's review feature...Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-49891632370915924642015-05-24T19:55:53.351-04:002015-05-24T19:55:53.351-04:00You're right. It's better to want to write...You're right. It's better to want to write a review than to whip one up just because you "have" to. Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-3585245727149433452015-05-24T16:00:08.811-04:002015-05-24T16:00:08.811-04:00Cool interview! He sounds like my kind of reviewer...Cool interview! He sounds like my kind of reviewer and refreshingly down-to-earth. I occasionally leave reviews when I have the time, since I don't think it's right to simply whip up a review. I haven't read the books Douglas mentioned but he's sure made me want to!diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-62578248408993333502015-05-24T09:05:24.931-04:002015-05-24T09:05:24.931-04:00I think, in time, you will Medeia. You read a ton ...I think, in time, you will Medeia. You read a ton of books every week. You put my reading to shame! ;)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-62376440333215145462015-05-24T09:04:47.115-04:002015-05-24T09:04:47.115-04:00I also hate it when reviewers synopsis the whole b...I also hate it when reviewers synopsis the whole book in a review. When I review, I give a set up for the story and thing talk about my experience as a reader. Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-91529704019635720292015-05-24T09:03:50.791-04:002015-05-24T09:03:50.791-04:0050 Shades is curious. I personally didn't thin...50 Shades is curious. I personally didn't think it was horrendously written or as amazing as so many claim. There were a few plot points that I liked, but I don't know why they are as big as they are.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-6148206252978490772015-05-24T09:01:48.969-04:002015-05-24T09:01:48.969-04:00I write a review while I'm reading the book so...I write a review while I'm reading the book so I don't forget anything. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-77891874443522657642015-05-24T08:42:03.811-04:002015-05-24T08:42:03.811-04:00That stinks about the trolls. I kind of came late ...That stinks about the trolls. I kind of came late to reviewing, so I don't know if I'll ever make a top list. ;) It was great learning about Douglas. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-79104196760314694582015-05-24T00:44:41.847-04:002015-05-24T00:44:41.847-04:00Great interview, Chrys. I’ve read some of Douglas’...Great interview, Chrys. I’ve read some of Douglas’s reviews, and they’re terrific. He says exactly what he likes and what he doesn’t without synopsizing the entire book (drives me nuts that so many reviewers do that). I occasionally write reviews, and it takes a lot of thought an effort. Kudos to Doug.<br /><br /><a href="http://vrbarkowski.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">VR Barkowski</a>VR Barkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927993233682731113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-80489000251966991952015-05-23T19:39:15.175-04:002015-05-23T19:39:15.175-04:00I have had several DNF (Did Not Finish) but I usua...I have had several DNF (Did Not Finish) but I usually don't leave 1-2 Star reviews since it IS a matter of opinion unless it seems that nobody is warning people about a really bad book.<br /><br />Radiance by Grace Draven and Written In Red by Anne Bishop are two of the finest things I have read in the last year. I always caveat these type statements because ANY Kate Daniels book by Ilona Andrews is 5 Star but you pretty much have to start at book 1 and pull yourself through the first 3 books and then you are hooked for life (too many people have had this same experience for it just to be only my opinion, confusing world but by the end of book 3 you are selling drugs to get the money to buy the next book)<br /><br />50 Shades is a complete mystery to me, poorly written, story that should subtract IQ points LOL ....... BUT that is MY opinion and obviously it is a minority opinion but the success of those books boggles the imagination.dougmeekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07855585804178351079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-79466425970571625162015-05-23T18:50:49.322-04:002015-05-23T18:50:49.322-04:00Talk about being able to enjoy life now. This is w...Talk about being able to enjoy life now. This is wonderful to read so many books. Have there been any books that just made your eyes roll into the back of your head and you couldn't finish? Are there any books out there that are best sellers but you wonder why (Shade of Beige??) Great interviewBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-8019396700008469392015-05-23T16:08:49.521-04:002015-05-23T16:08:49.521-04:00He's very dedicated! I really need to leave mo...He's very dedicated! I really need to leave more reviews, but sometimes I go straight from one book into another and forget to review the previous one. I didn't know many of his favourite authors, but their books sound good.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-75882136878064077012015-05-23T13:53:38.788-04:002015-05-23T13:53:38.788-04:00It's surprising that not many people do it. It...It's surprising that not many people do it. It makes you wonder how many reviews a book could have if everyone who reads it reviews it. Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-27166455621234312522015-05-23T13:52:56.038-04:002015-05-23T13:52:56.038-04:00I wish you would, Liz. I know those of us who know...I wish you would, Liz. I know those of us who know you would love a review from you if you read our books and like them. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-46342094590893628562015-05-23T13:52:16.696-04:002015-05-23T13:52:16.696-04:00I agree, Carrie-Anne. Everyone had their own opini...I agree, Carrie-Anne. Everyone had their own opinion and no one should "vote down" someone's opinion just because it's not the same as yours. Now if the reviewer was especially cruel and for no reason at all, or ranks a book with 1 star for a stupid reason (like you mentioned), then yes I'll down vote it.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-21378110041827778562015-05-23T13:50:21.705-04:002015-05-23T13:50:21.705-04:00I'm one of those readers who don't read re...I'm one of those readers who don't read reviews before I purchase. I do the silly thing and read them when I'm writing my review to see if my experience was the same. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.com