Book Quote by Gore Vidal

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

— Tibor Fischer

“Ah, but sir,' said Lascelles, 'it is precisely by passing judgments upon other people's work and pointing out their errors that readers can be…

— Susanna Clarke

A writer writes a book. People read it. You don't know what they're reading, really. You read a review and think, "That is so…

— James Salter

I'm aware more than I was before I had books published that any review is a bit arbitrary - it's not really, say, 'The…

— Curtis Sittenfeld

“There is more important things in life to worry about instead of leaving nasty negative reviews on books. It shows a lot about your…

— Rain Darrow

I will say overwhelmingly what means so much more to me than the opinion of one reviewer are the letters I get from fans…

— Jodi Picoult

“When dealing with critics always remember this: Critics judge things based on what is outside of their content of understanding.”

— Shannon L. Alder

There are some books that get huge numbers of positive reviews, but reading them satiates people. They say, 'I've read enough now'.

— Frank Deford

Reviewing books is all about coziness. It is all of it a kind of caucus race. Women review women, Jewish writers review and praise…

— Alexander Theroux

“I never can understand why people take the time to leave a negative review on a book or piece of artwork. There are other…

— KL Adams

“Besides,” said Mr Norrell, “I really have no desire to write reviews of other people's books. Modern publications upon magic are the most pernicious…

— Susanna Clarke

You have to accept the critical reviews if they treat you with respect. Actually, it's one person's opinion. So, it's a concern but not…

— Robert Cormier