tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post8633259566692397739..comments2024-01-01T17:00:10.761-05:00Comments on Ramblings of a Daydreamer: The Daydreamer's Ramblings: Book HatersSweetMarie83http://www.blogger.com/profile/12518239232924662332noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post-82300586539410539552013-03-08T22:29:21.054-05:002013-03-08T22:29:21.054-05:00I couldn't imagine only hating or only loving ...I couldn't imagine only hating or only loving the books you read. I've done both, and everything in between. I'm on a good streak so far this year, but every book is a new experience.Sarah Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10671051704990208661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post-20112814755887419922013-03-03T12:06:04.075-05:002013-03-03T12:06:04.075-05:00As a lifelong reader, it blows my mind to think of...As a lifelong reader, it blows my mind to think of someone reading books and hating EVERY single one. If you can't find anything to like about any books you read, maybe it's just not the hobby for you. The exception could be if you ONLY read one or two genres - maybe you're reading the wrong genres/categories!<br /><br />I've read my share of "so-so" books in the last two years, and been exposed to a LOT of books and authors I normally wouldn't have been. If I wasn't blogging, my TBR on GR wouldn't be out of control, BUT I would still be reading probably just a very few YA authors. So it's a mixed blessing, because for every bad book I've read, I've read a half dozen good, great, or amazing ones. So that's how I try to look at it.<br /><br />Negative reviews have a place and time. If the book wasn't good, say so. We're supposed to be honest after all. But again, if I followed someone and every single review of theirs was negative, I'm not sure I could stay interested in their reviews!<br /><br />Molli | <a href="http://www.onceuponaprologue.net" rel="nofollow"> Once Upon a Prologue</a>Molli @ Once Upon a Prologuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14817317037277260565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post-6171304653311681562013-02-27T06:57:04.238-05:002013-02-27T06:57:04.238-05:00To be clear, I'm talking about people who ONLY...To be clear, I'm talking about people who ONLY post negative reviews and who NEVER have anything nice to say, lol. (a.k.a. Trolls). Not everyone who ever posts a negative review is dealing with some deeper psychological demon, *although* I do believe a lot of the time it *can* be something about a reader that does or does not click with a writer's work.<br /><br />For instance, I know you *loved* Splintered but when I realized Jeb(?) was already seeing someone Alyssa's interest in him made me want to headdesk and ultimately made me decide to DNF it. That's not her fault--it's mine. If I'd known that was going on, I'd likely not have started because I'm at a point now where I know that can ruin a book for me. (Which I suppose mirrors what Jenny was saying up there. IT can take time to learn that certain things really do push our buttons. Kathy Ann Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17836866225157439514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post-51798128643111537672013-02-27T06:44:34.189-05:002013-02-27T06:44:34.189-05:00For some people, I actually think that hatred is t...For some people, I actually think that hatred is the hobby and books are just one of the mediums they use to indulge. It seems to me that it would take a very bitter core to do what you are describing, and as someone who enjoys reading reviews over on GoodReads I've definitely seen my fair share.<br /><br />For some it's the inability to create and a potential jealousy over this.<br /><br />For others it's a misinterpretation that to be a critic you must always be critical (which is further misinterpreted as being negative.)<br /><br />For some it's just reading a bunch of reviews and then bodge poding on a book they THINK they would hate. I refuse to believe that all the people who only do negative reviews actually read--what WOULD be the point?<br /><br />And then there are those who want attention--any kind of attention. Even in my own reviews, and I try to be fair, I've noticed people want to talk more when I hated something. So often I'll write about a book I loved and won't get a single response--because what is there to say? "Yay! So glad you liked it!" But slam a character someone loves and it's gonna get under their skin. Now admittedly, often the responses I get are neutral rather then hostile because I try to be reasonable, but my point still stands. <br /><br />These are my guesses. More interesting, of course, is what's at the root of the person's problems but in most cases we'll never know. The negative reviews are a symptom of some underlying and far more troubling problem in someone's life, as are any situation where a person seeks out what they hate rather then what they love on the net. (Which shows how many people have some issue somewhere, 'cause the net is LOADED with haters. O.o) Kathy Ann Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17836866225157439514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post-91087201526118185942013-02-26T21:43:35.061-05:002013-02-26T21:43:35.061-05:00Well, I'm a fairly negative reviewer, in fact,...Well, I'm a fairly negative reviewer, in fact, I wouldn't be surprised if I was one of the bloggers you were talking about. I've been asked the question why I read if I dislike every thing I read and I wrote a post on it. <br /><br />First off some people are still learning what they like and don't like. I know I am. And when I start a book I'm not liking I have a really hard time not finishing it. Because you never know if you'll like it in the end. Atonement was like that for me. Until the very last sentence I really want liking it...and then I loved it. <br /><br />I also have this desire to see why someone liked a book. So even if I'm not liking it I'll finish it just to see if it redeems itself. <br /><br />I enjoy reading because whether you're loving or hating a book it's still fun to read. <br /><br />Anywho, just thought I'd share my thoughts because I've been accused of hating everything I read and it's simply not true. Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post-59298073939396427662013-02-26T19:11:18.398-05:002013-02-26T19:11:18.398-05:00I've gone through spurts of reading really ter...I've gone through spurts of reading really terrible books one after the other, but for the most part I try to read books that I know I'll love just so I'm not so pessimistic towards everything. I mean, why read something you're going to hate? Or that you KNOW you're going to hate? Makes no sense!Kristilyn (Reading In Winter)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12401451485460760416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post-84697314903717758542013-02-26T14:54:09.471-05:002013-02-26T14:54:09.471-05:00I haven't seen any reviews that just do negati...I haven't seen any reviews that just do negative reviews, but I know they are out there. They stump me too. With so many books out there why waste time on one you didn't like?Patricia JLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582005500429122486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post-57350350322752860102013-02-26T12:08:36.302-05:002013-02-26T12:08:36.302-05:00Hi. I just found you yesterday and I have enjoyed ...Hi. I just found you yesterday and I have enjoyed reading your posts. I have been looking at blogs alot over the past few days and I have noticed ALOT of negative reviews! I found that odd and I am glad I came across your post because it made me feel a little better! Thank you!<br /><br />http://libbysfunbooks.blogspot.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13529215058100001849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post-34949916311758455322013-02-26T12:05:44.743-05:002013-02-26T12:05:44.743-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13529215058100001849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post-31420311526281902312013-02-26T10:56:02.092-05:002013-02-26T10:56:02.092-05:00I can definitely see this. It's a tricky balan...I can definitely see this. It's a tricky balance for reviewers - I'm a firm believer in posting negative reviews because they have their place as much as positive ones do. HOWEVER there have been instances where a reviewer has opted to review a book - when they hated the previous books in the series, all other books by the author, or even all books in that genre. I'm all for trying to branch out too. Sometimes it even happens to me! But I don't understand going out of your way to read and review things you're likely going to hate. Some books will unfortunately surprise you in a bad way, but this isn't always the case. <br /><br />But then again, I'm also in favour of freedom of expression. So if someone wants to do that - I'll support that it's their choice and they are free to do so. It isn't what I would select for myself, because I don't see the purpose but I would be interested to hear why someone would do that. Perhaps they have their own reasons. <br /><br />Brenna from <a href="http://everafteresther.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Esther's Ever After</a>Brennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10514638012223235684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post-24995193943603479032013-02-26T09:42:07.481-05:002013-02-26T09:42:07.481-05:00"With that being said, my question is this: i..."With that being said, my question is this: if you hate every single book you read, what’s the point of reading?" < This. I'll browse through a couple negative reviews on Goodreads, just to see a differing view from mine on a book I enjoyed. Certain people are notorious for reading books and disliking them on there too.<br /><br />I think it's just pathetic to live so negatively. The couple books I read recently that weren't good made me question a lot of books I've been "interested" in reading. I removed quite a few from the TBR list, and it feels good. I'm tapering down the pile to these books that I REALLY want to read, ones I know I'm going to enjoy. Because that's what I want, a pleasant experience. Otherwise, what motivates a person to read another book?Jessica L. Tatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00121327467707828026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post-27474243003568616992013-02-26T06:20:34.673-05:002013-02-26T06:20:34.673-05:00Wow, I'm glad I haven't come across any su...Wow, I'm glad I haven't come across any such bloggers! I can't imagine having a hobby that isn't enjoyable to me - like you said, what's he point!<br /><br />Tanya Patrice<br /><a href="http://www.girlxoxo.com" rel="nofollow">Girlxoxo.com</a>TPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10589001490828032365noreply@blogger.com