Q: Have you ever bought a book BECAUSE of a bad review?
A: I actually can't say I remember buying a book because of a bad review. Usually I am most swayed by positive reviews. I suppose if it was a really bad review I would be interested in reading it, but I wouldn't want to buy it, probably borrow it or get it from the library.
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Good point about the borrowing rather than buying.
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Yeah I agree, it would definitely be better to check it out of the Library or borrow it. But I will say I bought a book because of a bad review and I really enjoyed it :)
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Hi there :) just hopping through... Yes if it has quite a lot of bad reviews it's better to borrow.
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I have never bought a book because of a bad review, love the library idea. Although when I check out books I always forget to take them back so it woulrd have been better for me to buy anyway. LOL new follower and I love turtles YOU ROCK!
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Exactly my thoughts, positive reviews may influence my thoughts but never really bad reviews. The most they'll do is pique my interest to check it out from the library.
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I feel like I can only know for sure if I read a book myself, everyone has their own opinions and taste
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I always want to buy books that have bad reviews but then there are always the books you realllly want to read and don't want to spend money on the bad books! You're right- library is a good option!
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ReplyDeleteI often read books because of negative reviews, if it is a good review.. As in, the reviewer explains why they disliked it and I realize that these things are stuff I usually like. Or if it a book that everyone seems to have an opinion about. *g*
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Yeah, I'd go for the library option too. To bad I can't, lol.
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Good answer, have a great week-end.
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Libraries are pretty awesome :)
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ReplyDeleteNew follower. Nice to meet you!! I would never buy a book Because of a bad review but I have read several with bad reviews and have loved them.
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New follower from FF. I'm a bookaholic! Yes, I can say that with pride! I would purchase a book even with a bad review because the favor or dislike falls on the reader’s interpretation and none will ever be exactly the same.
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