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I've often ranted to my friends that I'd never leave less than a three star book review because I wouldn't read something if I didn't like it.
That much is still true.
But two stars on goodreads and two stars on Amazon mean two different things.
Here, it means, "it was okay". On Amazon it means, "I don't like it."
SO, it depends on where you are doing the rating.
I still won't rate or review something I haven't read. I'm shocked I even have to say that, but I've read reviews from people who flat out say they haven't read the book yet. Baffles me.
What about when Amazon starts merging the goodreads data into their sales and marketing scheme?
I just hope they make it consistent, because reviews mean SO MUCH to any book and any author.
Well, if a book I've read is listed on my shelves here on goodreads, I'm using that criteria. So...the dreaded two stars might come up.
Most of the time, though, I only take the time to rate or review something I really like. Laters!