Saran Lawson answers “Why is even the rating of this book so...”

A Goodreads user asked this question about The Selection (The Selection, #1):

Why is even the rating of this book so high? I'm like 100% sure I will give it a 1 star if I read it.

Saran Lawson You should read it before you rate it. There are plenty of reasons to give it 5 stars or even 1 star based on taste. However, if you have not read it …moreYou should read it before you rate it. There are plenty of reasons to give it 5 stars or even 1 star based on taste. However, if you have not read it you shouldn't be rating it. There are real people looking for real responses to either read or not read a book. Rating it before you have read it is misleading and unfair to both the author and potential readers. (less)

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