Book Quote by Groucho Marx

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

— Edward Abbey

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

— Jim Harrison

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 thought, well I can do that. I couldn't be bothered writing a book review, because I'd have to read the book, I haven't…

— Eddie Campbell

I spend a huge amount of time writing about the book instead of writing the actual text.

— Chris Pavone

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

I've never had time to read. But no one ever kept me from finishing a novel I loved.

— Daniel Pennac

Book reviews have never helped me. Most of them erred in their interpretations and their work has been a waste of time.

— Manuel Puig

I never read a book I must review; it prejudices you so.

— Oscar Wilde

I was engrossed with the book, I was having difficulties with it, and I just didn't notice the years were going by.

— Jeffrey Eugenides

My early reviews were so bad that I decided I didn't want to read them again.

— Danielle Steel

I never read a book before reviewing it - it prejudices a man so

— Sydney Smith