Book Quote by Dorothy Parker
“I don't want to review books any more. It cuts in too much on my reading.”
About This Quote
Source Article: The New Yorker, 1935
Excessive reviewing detracts from the pure enjoyment of reading, turning literature into a chore rather than pleasure.
In simple terms: Too many reviews ruin reading enjoyment.
Key Takeaway
Read for pleasure, not critique.
Themes
literature
criticism
pleasure
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- book clubs
- academic courses
- personal reading habits
- publishing industry
Key Concepts
aesthetic theory
media studies
personal fulfillment
Questions to Reflect On
- How much critique enhances your reading?
- When is it okay to review a book?
A Different Perspective
Criticism can also deepen understanding when balanced.
![“Here's the thing: Authors live or die by recommendations. [That's one of the reason I review so many books on Goodreads.] Giving books you love good reviews is one of the nicest things you can do for an author. What's more it's good for the entire community.” quote by Patrick Rothfuss](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4be/patrick-rothfuss-145_book_here-s-the-thing-authors-live-or-die-by_50609.jpg)
