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I see you are reading how to become a writer, but why are you doing that. You are a author, so you don't need to read a book like that. And how is the book?

Chance Maree Hi Marissa. Thank you for the question, and your recent email. It is a pleasure to meet you, too.

I'm currently reading "Becoming a Writer" by Dorothe…moreHi Marissa. Thank you for the question, and your recent email. It is a pleasure to meet you, too.

I'm currently reading "Becoming a Writer" by Dorothea Brande because I hope to learn something new. So far, I find her words very encouraging. I always look for ways to inspire writing. (less)

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Just wondering can a review be completed if the book was not read in its entirety? As my last review I received the book was not entirely read ... so the complaint of to much info, actually resolves as the book goes on (yeah its a big galaxy so the scene is rather huge I am setting) ... but you wouldn't know that if you stopped reading???

Chance Maree Reviews belong to readers so there are no standards of objectivity, consistency, or fairness. When authors write reviews, they're playing the role of …moreReviews belong to readers so there are no standards of objectivity, consistency, or fairness. When authors write reviews, they're playing the role of readers rather than authors. This is slightly different in review groups because authors promise one another to TRY to read to the end, while general readers may simply quit after a single page. Bottom line is no, you can't call a reviewer out because you suspect they haven't finished the book. And never argue with them. A review expresses opinion, not topics for debate.

The best you can do is evaluate why the reviewer stopped reading. Perhaps the reviewer's complaint about too much information gives you a clue that the story gets bogged down, and the reader didn't care what happened at the end. That is painful to hear, but the feedback is useful. Not that you have to delete all the info, but you could consider ways to weave in more action, suspense, mystery, etc.

Only you can decide whether the reviewer has a point or not--it's your story. You can either make changes, or accept the fact that not everyone is going to like your writing. Sine people love all the details that go into world building. How you respond to the criticism depends on who your audience is.

As a funny aside, I had a "reviewer" give a book that was not yet published 1 star because he didn't like the trailer. Against those kind of folks, you have to get creative.

I hope that helps. (less)

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Average rating: 4.16 · 152 ratings · 109 reviews · 12 distinct works

	Undazzled 4.02 avg rating — 45 ratings — published 2013 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Alexios, Before Dying (Complete Books of Alexios) 4.18 avg rating — 34 ratings — published 2011 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dark Matter Tiding 4.04 avg rating — 25 ratings — published 2014 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Velia and the Magician: 1924 (Books of Alexios #1) 4.17 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 2014	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Leta and the Sufi: 2004 (Books of Alexios #3) 4.14 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2014 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Longhorn 4.33 avg rating — 6 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Kimi and the Shaman: 1984 (Books of Alexios #2) 4.20 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2014 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Coyote Dad Gets Hacked 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Lives of Alexios: Compilation: Books 1-3 it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2014 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	a Princess among Thorn and Thistle it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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“Velia, without pausing in her artwork, said, “Can’t trick nobody not looking to be tricked.”
― Chance Maree, Alexios, Before Dying

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“Honesty is slender, wasp-waisted and often stings.”
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