tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post4839729006312299575..comments2024-03-27T17:34:52.560-05:00Comments on A Garden Carried in the Pocket: Negative Comment on a Negative Review (with update)jenclairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-52716469465025243252014-02-06T07:57:44.730-06:002014-02-06T07:57:44.730-06:00Wendy - I agree that my opinion won't have muc...Wendy - I agree that my opinion won't have much impact on the book's success. And it shouldn't. I did, however, research some other reviews, which were pretty much divided into love it or hate it categories. jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-46620771161428259482014-02-05T18:51:53.752-06:002014-02-05T18:51:53.752-06:00I agree with the others. I didn't think your ...I agree with the others. I didn't think your review was in anyway unfair or overly negative.<br /><br />I love it when books bring out our passionate side, but I wish people would be more respectful when they have differing opinions, especially when commenting on other people's blogs. I am sorry you had to deal with this. Yours is just one opinion. It won't make or break the book. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-16495418915240719502014-02-03T07:55:50.722-06:002014-02-03T07:55:50.722-06:00Caroline - In the years of keeping this blog, I...Caroline - In the years of keeping this blog, I've only received two really negative comments. Not that there weren't some comments in which someone disagreed with my opinion of a book, but not with such outrage. Ah, well....<br /><br />Lexi - Thanks! The way we feel about a book is so personal. Even a negative review should not discourage someone else if they like the author. <br /><br />Laura - :) And it is only <i>my</i> truth, not a gold standard by any means.<br /><br />jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-35966843219463740952014-02-02T10:18:50.774-06:002014-02-02T10:18:50.774-06:00Never apologize for telling the truth about a book...Never apologize for telling the truth about a book. A book review cannot be a true review if you only publish nice words about a book. Laura https://www.blogger.com/profile/11720520679347434653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-55301254278552784372014-02-01T19:17:53.062-06:002014-02-01T19:17:53.062-06:00I didn't think your review was that bad. I ce...I didn't think your review was that bad. I certainly could have (and might have) written something a lost nastier. People who respond negatively to criticism are insecure, that's all. I appreciate truthful reviews, even when they are negative. There's just not enough time in life to read books that are less than stellar.Lexihttp://amazingadulthoodofalexis.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-60803922984243786912014-02-01T03:26:39.969-06:002014-02-01T03:26:39.969-06:00Isn't it utterly absurd to write a negative, a...Isn't it utterly absurd to write a negative, aggressive comment because of a negative review? <br />Don't let anyone tell you what you're allowed to write or think. Knowing you, I'm sure, it was honest but not mean. Carolinehttp://beautyisasleepingcat.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-1599617454266899502014-01-31T12:51:58.110-06:002014-01-31T12:51:58.110-06:00Iliana - I'm much the same way about reading e...Iliana - I'm much the same way about reading even if I see a negative review. If it sounds interesting, sometimes I just want to check it out to see whether or not I agree!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-54946887045476796372014-01-30T21:21:52.776-06:002014-01-30T21:21:52.776-06:00Well, I didn't think your review was that nega...Well, I didn't think your review was that negative. You didn't like the book but you were honest and I didn't think you were being mean. See, to me even if I read a negative review if the book appeals to me for the subject, characters, whatever then I will still read it. So I hope you won't worry about and keep on reviewing like you always do!Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-38858296123467070462014-01-30T16:56:00.814-06:002014-01-30T16:56:00.814-06:00Stefanie and Kelly - Thanks! The comment was abra...Stefanie and Kelly - Thanks! The comment was abrasive, but it did make me think. jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-40897472755277096002014-01-30T16:23:50.014-06:002014-01-30T16:23:50.014-06:00I wouldn't worry about it. I read your post an...I wouldn't worry about it. I read your post and it was fine. I get rude comments, but it's my blog and if they have a problem they can stop reading it. :)Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-11652412046962494502014-01-30T12:58:26.313-06:002014-01-30T12:58:26.313-06:00Don't let the comment get to you! You were hon...Don't let the comment get to you! You were honest is your review and that is what matters. You are always so nice and generous, don;t start being hyper-careful of what or how you say it just because of one negative comment. To me that says more about the anonymous person than it does about you!Stefaniehttp://somanybooksblog.comnoreply@blogger.com