Age Quote by Ben Marcus

I don't read reviews because by then it's too late - whatever anyone says, the book won't change. It is written.

— Jeanette Winterson

I rarely read or buy a book because of a review.

— Jim Harrison

The truth is that I'm never sure how any of my books will be received, and because I can be thin-skinned, I try not…

— Charles Baxter

My first book was rejected nine times. It turned out to be a best seller, Battle Cry? in 1953.

— Leon Uris

I've never yet read a review of one of my own books that I couldn't have written much better myself.

— Edward Abbey

Writing is exhilarating, but reading reviews is not. I've been really devastated by 'good' reviews because they misunderstand the project of the book. It…

— Eleanor Catton

It had been fourteen years and I hadn't had anything published. I had 250 rejection slips. I got my first novel published and it…

— Lisa Alther

Some books are well-received with critics; other books sell.

— Colson Whitehead

My first novel was rejected by some of the most eminent publishers in the world. Starting again was a real wrench.

— Wilbur Smith

My first novel was a critical success in a matter of weeks.

— Christine Leunens

I definitely thought the first book was going to be a one-off. I never thought I'd even write a book, not ever having aspired…

— Viv Albertine

Most books reviews aren't very well-written. They tend to be more about the reviewer than the book.

— Tibor Fischer