I am shocked to find that some people think a 2 star 'I…
““I am shocked to find that some people think a 2 star 'I liked it' rating is a bad rating. What? I liked it. I LIKED it! That means I read the whole thing, to the last page, in spite of my life raining comets on me. It's a good book that survives the reading process with me. If a book is so-so, it ends up under the bed somewhere, or maybe under a stinky judo bag in the back of the van. So a 2 star from me means,yes, I liked the book, and I'd loan it to a friend and it went everywhere in my jacket pocket or purse until I finished it. A 3 star means that I've ignored friends to finish it and my sink is full of dirty dishes. A 4 star means I'm probably in trouble with my editor for missing a deadline because I was reading this book. But I want you to know . . . I don't finish books I don't like. There's too many good ones out there waiting to be found. Robin Hobb, author””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The author critiques rating systems, arguing that a low star rating can still reflect genuine enjoyment and dedication to reading.
In simple terms: Low ratings can still mean you liked a book.
Key Takeaway
Value personal reading experience over numeric ratings.
Themes
reading
rating systems
personal standards
literature appreciation
Mood
reflective
critical
thoughtful
Type
review
opinion piece
When to use this quote
- book clubs
- online reviews
- personal reading logs
- literary criticism
Key Concepts
subjectivity
evaluation
commitment
reading habits
Questions to Reflect On
- Do ratings help or hinder readers?
- How should we interpret low ratings with high praise?
A Different Perspective
Ratings may not capture nuanced opinions or quality.