I've been sifting through review sites looking for topics I've not covered and I think I may actually have stumbled upon one.
It was a short review. But that's not it.
The review didn't tell me much about the story at all. And nope, that's not it either.
I give high marks for sheer enthusiasm from the reviewer and her excitement certainly came through.
But her excitement inspired her to use certain words that got me wondering - what is the Golden Rule for "those" kind of words?
Should they be allowed in reviews?
Are there exceptions?
Do they lessen a review's integrity??
Of course, it would help if you could see what am I referring to. Take a look at this link Blue Light Special
My personal feeling is that they should not be used. I think the reviewer would have been better off using less profanity and more words to actually describe a bit more about the characters, emotions or plot and not focus so much on the bedroom. I'm glad the sheet action was good. Really, I am. But as a reader, that's not good enough for me.
What is your opinion or thoughts?
4 comments:
Might just be me, but I think it makes the reviewer sound more intelligent when they don't use profanity. Call it a throwback to lessons learned as a child, but that's how I try to conduct myself. You're spot on.
Thank you for stopping by Wendi!
And I appreciate your comment. I like being "spot on", lol.
I wasn't sure if I was the only one who felt that way so I'm glad to hear I'm not alone. Thanks again!
I agree with Wendi (and it probably is a throw back to when I was little)...
Instead of:
"Holy s**t! This book was f***king amazing and so d**n hawt!"
Try: "I loved every word of this story. It touched and moved me and the sex definitely heated the blood!"
OTOH, I do admit her review made me laugh... she was very excited. :-)
LOL- Marianne...it did make me laugh and smile. I mean it was positive, no doubts there.
Congrats on the f****g great review!
::snicker::
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