Ebster Davis 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.

Ebster Davis My guess is that it's marketed very well. Look at the front cover, do you think any self-respecting male is gonna read a book with a girl in a fancy d…moreMy guess is that it's marketed very well. Look at the front cover, do you think any self-respecting male is gonna read a book with a girl in a fancy dress on the cover?

It syphon's out readers who would be more critical of the literary style in favor of the type of reader who will lap up the romance element. (less)

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