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Group 104. Fantasy. Mod K.A.
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Advice please. One of the authors I'm reading to review has sent me a newer, amended version of his book. I'm reluctant to start all over again, as I'm nearly half way through. Could you give me some guidance as to what I'm supposed to do here?
You're under no obligation to re-review. The book he/she sent you should have been 'ready for prime time', as we are a group that reviews published, finished works, not a beta-reading group. I would finish the copy you got, review it as is, but perhaps put a disclaimer in the review, stating something like "I understand this book has been revised since I read and reviewed it." The other thing you could do is try to pick up the new version approximately where you left off the older version. That way at least you'd get to see the kinds of revisions that have been made and judge whether or not it will make any difference to your review.
Thanks!
And here's my Round 3 review for Dan Gillis' "Sapling: the Blade of Ahtol":https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.amazon.com/review/R1O4YFP...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/RPU96...
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Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/review/RBXXELT...
Amazon.co.uk: https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R1SEO...
Thanks for the terrific review, Chrys, but since the book is part mystery, can you remove names and say something like, "the suspect" or "the stalker" and also reword it so that we still don't know why the precious gem was stolen, although the mention of the theft itself is fine. Thanks! I want future readers to enjoy guessing throughout the book! The "spoilers" option on Goodreads is not good enough on Amazon, since Amazon doesn't have that option. Thanks!
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Perfect! Thanks! It actually sounds better to a neutral reader, anyway! It adds mystery.
Thanks Joe & Chrys, and Chrys, hope to see you in another set!
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Yep, it's cool! That's why I've stuck around for so long...
Here is my review of The Midnight Land (Part One).https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.amazon.com/review/R17DOMO...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R253C...
Here are my book reviews for Truth Unveiled: Daughter of Ravenswood Book 2 by Kim Cleary:Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon.co.uk: https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R1M0J...
Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/review/R15EEO9...
And I think that's me done. Thanks everyone!
James, I may have missed it, but did you post your review for Scott's work (Round 2)? I was gone for a while and might not have marked it down - just let me know. Thanks!
Whoops - I appear to have forgotten to declare that on this thread! Apologies for that.This is the Goodreads review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/review/B...
And Amazon.co.uk: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/review...
Cheers
Thanks, James, hope to see you in another group!
You definitely will!Thanks for moderating too.
here are my reviews for round two: The Midnight Landhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R36O1...
https://www.amazon.com/review/R1DVJGN...
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Hi, I'd like to join this group and start reviewing some books. AZ-Revenge of an Archangel looks intriguing. I have set up an author profile and my book, Tales for the Sisterhood, is available on Amazon. Cheers, Diana.
Here is my review for round 2https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.amazon.com/review/R3HPV1D...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/RO9VV...
Diana, you need to join a group that is currently forming. This one has been going on for a month or so. Please take a look at the FAQ and How Does It Work? topics and then join a group with 'currently forming' in the title. Thanks.Thanks, Dan!
And by the way - Round Two doesn't close for another two days, but everyone's done with that round! Good job, folks - keep it up!
Hi, Please forgive the question, but I am somewhat new to Goodreads. I have a newly released novel, July 15, 2016, and am interested in getting it reviewed. I have PDF copies to hand out. the book Sullen Falls is available on Amazon. It is a dark fantasy/horror if that is acceptable. Here is the back cover blurb
Deep below Sullen Falls
stirs an ancient evil.
Seth left Sullen Falls monastery five years ago in search of answers to his life. With the unexpected appearance of a comet, he is lured back to the town he once called home. There he discovers that an evil warps those he cared about and threatens the woman he loved–Sophia.
The Coughlins thought that vacationing in the scenic campgrounds of Sullen Falls would provide the respite from the crazy world and build a closer bond between parents and teen children. Drawn into town by what appears to be a festival, the family of four is plummeted into a nightmare none can awake.
The secret to defeat the evil lies in an ancient book, guarded by the last of an order thought to be extinct. To save Sullen Falls, the Coughlins and Sophia, Seth must find the tome and accept his destiny, even if it would cost him everything that is dear to him.
Sullen Falls
Thank you for your time and help, Frank
Frank, please read the FAQ and the thread on How It Works. Then join a group with 'now forming' in the title.
Thank you. I understand now. Cheers Frank
My Round 4 review of James Hockley's "Fear's Union":https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R25XU...
https://www.amazon.com/Fears-Union-Co...
That's me for this group. See you guys in the next Fantasy (or maybe Epic) round!
My reviews for White Serpent, Black Dragon.I'm all done! Thanks everyone, see you around!
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/RZLV2...
Amazon US review still percolating...
Thanks, Scott! See you in another group...
Here are the links for my Round 3 review of White Serpent, Black Dragon by Joe Jacksonhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R1NY0...
https://www.amazon.com/review/R1B2T6T...
Here is my round three review.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.amazon.com/review/R3AV386...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R2OOR...
Just four more days for this group, folks. i still show 3 reviews outstanding - let's get 'em in and finish this thing up! Thanks!
Thanks, A.A.! And you're all done!I show just two reviews outstanding, then!
One is from me - I've been struggling with ill health but plan on finishing the book and review in the next few days
Thanks for letting us know, Kim! I hope you're feeling better.
Here is my final review! Thanks everyone.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.amazon.com/review/R3GJXBP...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R67AS...
And here is my round 4 review for Sebastian 2: Dark times risinghttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...#
https://www.amazon.com/review/R28KR41...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R1BKT...
Thank you Scott, AA, James and Dan for your thoughtful and thought provoking reviews of my book. Much appreciated :)
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Please continue your other discussions in a new thread. It's getting a bit clunky. We need folks to be able to find their review links in this thread. Thanks!