Don’t be rude and post DNF book reviews

May 14, 2025 lizellyn Bookish #authorcommunity, #authorlife, #bookcommunity, #booklovers, #BookReviews, #DNF, #respect, #ReviewingBooks

LET’S BE REAL … publicly DNFing a book is like saying, ‘I hate this book,’ even if that’s not the full story. Posting a DNF carries a more negative tone than the personal decision itself.

There are legitimate and unfair reasons for leaving book reviews stating DNFing a book.

Here’s a personal example from this past weekend:

I started reading ACOTAR, but an early scene involving harm to an animal triggered me after the recent loss of my dog, so I stopped. This is a ME issue, not the book’s fault. Would I leave a review saying I DNFed it? NO! It’s not fair to the author. (Not that my review would impact this popular book, but the principle stands.) I will probably revisit the book later.

Queer Your Bookshelf

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Confusion over three star book ratings

March 1, 2024 lizellyn Bookish #amreading, #bookcommunity, #bookobsessed, #bookrecommendations, #bookreview, #bookreviewer, #bookstagrammer

Three Star Book Reviews, what do you mean?

Average? Okay? Meh? Pretty-good?

A three-star book review can leave both authors and readers feeling uncertain. It’s neither a resounding endorsement nor a harsh critique, making it challenging to gauge the book’s overall quality. In the end, a three-star review highlights the subjective nature of opinions and the nuanced experience of literature.

Thankful to my book community

Image November 4, 2023 lizellyn Uncategorized #bookcommunity, #gratitude, #thankfulthursday