"Amazon Book Review
The Hunger Games
Debbie R.
I have read many books..a lot of different topics and plots. This Book after reading one chapter is going to join the dumpster.
I had to force myself to read one chapter and could not "get into" the book AT ALL
I would highly recommend you read some of this book before purchasing it. I did not like it at all and I can't say that about many books.
Not good."
Dear Debbie
Firstly let me congratulate you on being an avid reader, that's commendable indeed. I'm sensing by the overall tone of your review that you did not like this book. Am I correct in this assumption? It must have been positively dreadful for you to be compelled to throw your hands up into the air and toss this apparent drivel into the trash (or as you so creatively put it, send this book to "join the dumpster.")
I'm not sure what they'll do together, but you never know what a book and a dumpster might contrive given a little quality time.
As Ms. Madge(rs) has yet to succumb to the Hunger Games fever that has swept the world and even impacted members of her own household, she can not speak to the quality of writing or content. As you read only a single chapter before giving up the ghost, it follows that you may not be qualified to speak to these things either. In fact, I am unclear as to exactly why you did not like the book, which is the actual point of writing a review. Debbie, what was it about this book that you did not like-was it the writing, the characters, the plot, the font, the cover? Inquiring minds wish to know.
Ms. Madge(rs) is sorry to say that she did not enjoy reading your review because it lacked substance. She also does not like mayonnaise, elevator music or sunburns and would, upon request, be delighted to elaborate.
To each her own, but I'm afraid I can not "get into" this review at all.
Cheers,
Ms. Madge(rs)
my son is a freshman in HS and had to read this book for summer reading prior to starting HS - at first he didn't like the book but well it was an assignment and he had to continue reading, all of a sudden he was so into the book he could stop reading it - well he read the book twice! so that goes to show how a 14 year old that only reads when someone in school tells him to loved it and now can't wait for the movie to come out! Ge gave it a 10+.
ReplyDeleteDear Ms. Madge(rs).... You have no idea how much joy and laughter (not to mention a few sly grins) you bring to my blog reading!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
Maria
ReplyDeleteThat's it, exactly! We have to give things a chance before we toss them aside. I think our electronically driven instant gratification age has shortened our attention spans so dramatically, we barely soak something in before we decide how we feel about it. If we are going to take the time to review something, I truly believe we should be thoughtful about it.
Cheers,
Margot
June
ReplyDeleteI am delighted to hear that I can inspire a little joy in this weary world.
Cheers,
Ms. Madge(rs)
Through Debbie R. in the dumpster! She apparently doesn't know a good book from her armpit! I have not read this book personally, but my almost 15 year who is NOT an avid reader at all couldn't put it down, and I had to make a last-minute run to Wal-Mart on Christmas eve 15 minutes before they closed to pick up volume 2 of the series for her, which she confesses to be the best of all the Christmas presents she received! Someone who thinks they can adequately write a review of a book after reading only one chapter should get their review zapped from the website.
ReplyDeleteWell, I haven't read the book, so I cannot comment on the book. However, the ever-so-informative review was not helpful AT ALL. I find myself oddly wanting to read it just because the reviewer couldn't find one reason not to like it. I've found some great books and movies by hunting down those which have been given negative reviews by people who rub me the wrong way. I usually like the stuff annoying people don't :)
ReplyDeleteTammy
ReplyDeleteI concur.
Ms. Madge(rs)
Dear Anonymous
ReplyDeleteThat is a very interesting method of choosing reading material indeed! You may be on to something there!
Cheers,
Ms. Madge(rs)
lol! I always enjoy your take on things and I agree with some of the comments.
ReplyDeleteGreat rebuttal, Miss Madge(rs).
ReplyDeleteDebbie R. has read "many books"? Well she admittedly didn't read this one, so why does she feel qualified to "review" it?
My condolences to the author who spent countless hours and angst to write "Hunger Games". I just may buy it because I'm really curious now.