Book Quote by Robin Hobb
““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
Source Review: Online book rating commentary, author Robin Hobb, 2023
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.
