This week's blog prompt is:
What is your take on DNF books. Do you review them? Choose not to review them?
Submitted by Peyton @A Bookish mess
Well, I have to say that I am a little bit picky when I choose my books so it is rare that I don't finish my reading. I think in the last year, there have only been about three that I either did not finish or quickly skimmed through because I was less than impressed. If it is a book I bought or borrowed, I don't usually bother reviewing at all but if it is a ARC that was given to me specifically to review, I keep my obligation and try to focus on the positives of the story. Only once have I sent an e-mail to the author to thank her again for the book but that it really wasn't for me and that I was uncomfortable writing a review. The author was very understanding.
I love seeing all the different policies concerning DNFs today. It seems like a lot of people don't bother with books they read for pleasure (not that I blame them, reviews can be hard work!).
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Austine @ NovelKnight
I try to be picky when choosing books (like I am with clothes shopping, I swear I'm the most critical shopper), but I also am trying to stop being a stick in the mud about my choices and broaden my horizons. It's a double-edged sword of sorts. I do DNF but I force myself to continue reading even if I feel like quitting. I must make it to the 40% mark, and most times I still push myself to continue. Whether I finish or DNF, I write a review, and these are just like my 5 stars. I am honest and fair, and I state things I liked and what absolutely did't work for me.
ReplyDeleteYeah, DNFing is rare for me, but it does happen. I would say less than 5 books a year. Most likely less than 4 but I can't rightly say. There have been a few that I've started and only made it a chapter before I found myself daydreaming about another book so I moved on.
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I DNF books very rarely. I don't find the need to, I have gotten really good at picking books that work. On the rare occasion that I do DNF a book I let the person know in private, though after reading everyones thoughts on it I am thinking of changing my mind. Following in every way!
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