Kirsten Hacker asked this question about The Midnight Library:
Why are 50% of the reviews from the past couple of days less than three stars, yet this book has an overall rating of 4.31 stars? Is this book a magnet for paid-for reviews while those who spend their hard-earned money on it don't like it?
Wendelah1 I didn't pay for it--I borrowed it from the library. My negative opinion has nothing to do with money. If you're looking for something easy, conventio…moreI didn't pay for it--I borrowed it from the library. My negative opinion has nothing to do with money. If you're looking for something easy, conventional, and comforting to read in hard times, you might enjoy it. Obviously, many people did. If you like more challenging material, and prefer well-crafted prose, I'd advise you to look elsewhere. (less)
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