BitterKarella’s review of The Running Grave (Cormoran Strike, #7) > Likes and Comments
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This review was a thousand times more engaging than the book being reviewed.
Absolutely nothing in this review is accurate. Ignore it.
Amanda wrote: "Absolutely nothing in this review is accurate. Ignore it."
cry about it!
Your review made me want to change my review to a 1* because faxxx.
I am genuinely astounded it has so many 5* ratings but I can see how a certain type of reader would enjoy this (and I say that as someone who’ll read all the books in this series now because, well, (1) Harry Potter and (2) I’m already here).
Really, stop spreading lies. So annoying
Barbara wrote: "Really, stop spreading lies. So annoying"
Ma'am, I read the book and I stand by every word of my review. Perhaps you should read the book and you'll see that I'm correct.
There alao seems to be subtle hints of disdain towarda hinduism and eastern religions. Almosr all the quotes used in the book are from sanskrit or hinduism. It is loke brainwashing that if someone were to join a cult then it necessaeily would jave influences from eaatern religions or tribal religions, which is something I do not understand. She conveniently mentions that UHC tried to pick the best from all religion but only quotes sanskrit and there are some really major religions that she did not bother quoting? Why fear of whar social media and audience of that faith can do? I would say it is rather lazy writing and easy pick on most common tropes of a cult book
I'm not convinced you've read any of the books as you can't even get the main character's name right.
Kath wrote: "I'm not convinced you've read any of the books as you can't even get the main character's name right."
lol I think it's funny how none of you stans have any rebuttal except to pretend that I'm lying when I accurately describe your doofy book
Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how'd you like the play?
Genuinely one of the most well-worded criticisms of the series I read. I've only read the first three, but already noticed the pattern you write of, so I just stopped because it does really seem like she writes the same book over and over again, formulaic and overwritten with nothing to say. The misogyny I felt even in the first book, not to mention how even Robin is boiled down to "woman with relationship issues" cliche and all her character is, is defined by her relationship with men. Such a strange contrast in comparison with Hermione, and really, it's the length that kills me - you can read almost four HP books in the time it taked you to read The Ink-Black Heart, e.g.
It’s obvious that you dislike the author. Fair enough if you dislike the character of Cormoran Strike as well. But it’s a bit ridiculous to claim that the character is obsequious to power, when one of the most consistent aspects of his characterization over the entire series is his absolute refusal to be obsequious to power or wealth.
Erin wrote: "It’s obvious that you dislike the author. Fair enough if you dislike the character of Cormoran Strike as well. But it’s a bit ridiculous to claim that the character is obsequious to power, when one..."
Try reading the books.
I'm truly alarmed at your inability to perceive accurately anything you read in this book. If you actually read the book. Lol. Nah, you're just one of those pathetic JKR haters grasping for nonexistent straws.
Marcie wrote: "I'm truly alarmed at your inability to perceive accurately anything you read in this book. If you actually read the book. Lol. Nah, you're just one of those pathetic JKR haters grasping for nonexis..."
Maybe you should try reading the actual book instead of just being a crybaby stan. Just a thought!
Good review, the misogyny in this book is off-putting and kind of tawdry, and it doesn't really serve the wider plot. I find it really odd most reviewers don't notice it.
Thank you, the treatment of female characters in this book is appalling. As is the treatment of "chubby" people, autistic people, and people with a different accent than Rowling's.
OMG yes. I've read all of them and I hadn't yet found someone else who felt the exact way I do about them, especially the utter lack of any meaningful editing, the dull authorial voice, the ubiquitous misogyny! and above all this: "Rowling uses these books as manifestos to drag people that she doesn’t like — which generally turns out to be people that argue with her online." It's so transparent, I'm embarrassed for her.
BitterKarella I read the book, and all the others too. And your review is totally misleading. Hate her, but stop messing Goodreads with your hate.
Barbara wrote: "BitterKarella I read the book, and all the others too. And your review is totally misleading. Hate her, but stop messing Goodreads with your hate."
You must have read the wrong book.
Barbara wrote: "BitterKarella I read the book, and all the others too. And your review is totally misleading. Hate her, but stop messing Goodreads with your hate."
It's not misleading. You may not agree with it, but it's a valid opinion based on what's actually in the book.
I've given up on this series. It had potential, but what you said is spot on. They've given her carte blanche are clearly not editing at all. She NEEDS an editor.
It makes me think the HP books were probably really helped (especially in the beginning) by a VERY strong editorial team who aren't getting the credit they deserve.
I'll just going to skip this book, and probably all the rest that may follow.
Speaking of "vanity projects" and "manifestos to drag people" you don't like.
Reading this review makes me wonder whether we read the same book. I do not understand your vitriol.
I’m obsessed with this series, the characters, the writing, and the audio production, but I’m also super intrigued by your review. I wonder if you’re actually JK, planting discontent to drum up controversy? Bravo! We won’t tell. Keep up the good work!
Sarah wrote: "I’m obsessed with this series, the characters, the writing, and the audio production, but I’m also super intrigued by your review. I wonder if you’re actually JK, planting discontent to drum up con..."
whatever floats your boat, friend
It seems you hate the author and a little bit the main character more than trying to review it properly. If it is not your reading type ar it is too long I can understand because I find this annoying at King but I don't hate the author .
Maria wrote: "It seems you hate the author and a little bit the main character more than trying to review it properly. If it is not your reading type ar it is too long I can understand because I find this annoyi..."
Lol do you not understand how reviews work?
"Speaking of dumb sluts, every woman, with the exception of the virginal unattainable Robin, is characterized as a dumb slut. "
But... but she literally has sex with Murphy in this book and enjoys it, wants it! That is the OPPOSITE of "virginal".
Also really, Midge, Pan, Tasha, Lucy, Prudence and Emily are all sluts? xD This is objectively untrue about what's in the book.
There is ONE virginal woman in the book. Becca... and she is hardly a positive character!
Karmelina wrote: ""Speaking of dumb sluts, every woman, with the exception of the virginal unattainable Robin, is characterized as a dumb slut. "
But... but she literally has sex with Murphy in this book and enjoys ..."
Having patriarchy-sanction sex (monogamous, with a good guy you're in an exclusive relationship with) is exempt
Wow! If I'd hated this book as much as you did I probably wouldn't have carried on reading
Well, I enjoy this series - so much that I'm always sorry to get to the end of each book. Each to their own, I guess...
It says you’re an author. Where do you have the time to write such a long, long diatribe against JK Rowling? Given how many inaccuracies you have (including name of one central character and sex life of the other) and how similar your review to may others on X (Almost identical wording) I'm guessing you have never read any of these books but are part of the hate and lies campaign.
Perhaps if you got off X and focused on your own writing career you wouldn’t need to play in the ‘hate’ end of the market.
Just a thought
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I strongly DISAGREE with every single "point" made in this so-called review. I seriously doubt if this reader has actually read even one of the books but rather is just on a diatribe against Ms. Rowling for some totally unrelated reason.
I can see why you might have had trouble with this book. It doesn't seem to be your type of thing and I am interested in knowing why you chose it in the first place. According to your profile you've only read a few, short, self-published fringe novels. It almost looks as though you created it simply to slam this book. Based on this, I'm not sure why anyone would trust your opinion, but it IS your opinion to give. Reading more books and longer ones would boost your credibility, if you're interested in that sort of thing.
I'm assuming that if you read this you'll craft a one-line reply like "I know you are, but what am I!" So, to curtail that, yes. I did read this book. And a few thousand others. That's how credibility works.
I find the number of people who have clicked on your review simply to disagree with it the definition of irony.
Yes, only communicate with people who believe as you do
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Absolutely nothing in this review is accurate. Ignore it.
Amanda wrote: "Absolutely nothing in this review is accurate. Ignore it."cry about it!
Your review made me want to change my review to a 1* because faxxx. I am genuinely astounded it has so many 5* ratings but I can see how a certain type of reader would enjoy this (and I say that as someone who’ll read all the books in this series now because, well, (1) Harry Potter and (2) I’m already here).
Really, stop spreading lies. So annoying
Barbara wrote: "Really, stop spreading lies. So annoying"Ma'am, I read the book and I stand by every word of my review. Perhaps you should read the book and you'll see that I'm correct.
There alao seems to be subtle hints of disdain towarda hinduism and eastern religions. Almosr all the quotes used in the book are from sanskrit or hinduism. It is loke brainwashing that if someone were to join a cult then it necessaeily would jave influences from eaatern religions or tribal religions, which is something I do not understand. She conveniently mentions that UHC tried to pick the best from all religion but only quotes sanskrit and there are some really major religions that she did not bother quoting? Why fear of whar social media and audience of that faith can do? I would say it is rather lazy writing and easy pick on most common tropes of a cult book
I'm not convinced you've read any of the books as you can't even get the main character's name right.
Kath wrote: "I'm not convinced you've read any of the books as you can't even get the main character's name right."lol I think it's funny how none of you stans have any rebuttal except to pretend that I'm lying when I accurately describe your doofy book
Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how'd you like the play?
Genuinely one of the most well-worded criticisms of the series I read. I've only read the first three, but already noticed the pattern you write of, so I just stopped because it does really seem like she writes the same book over and over again, formulaic and overwritten with nothing to say. The misogyny I felt even in the first book, not to mention how even Robin is boiled down to "woman with relationship issues" cliche and all her character is, is defined by her relationship with men. Such a strange contrast in comparison with Hermione, and really, it's the length that kills me - you can read almost four HP books in the time it taked you to read The Ink-Black Heart, e.g.
It’s obvious that you dislike the author. Fair enough if you dislike the character of Cormoran Strike as well. But it’s a bit ridiculous to claim that the character is obsequious to power, when one of the most consistent aspects of his characterization over the entire series is his absolute refusal to be obsequious to power or wealth.
Erin wrote: "It’s obvious that you dislike the author. Fair enough if you dislike the character of Cormoran Strike as well. But it’s a bit ridiculous to claim that the character is obsequious to power, when one..."Try reading the books.
I'm truly alarmed at your inability to perceive accurately anything you read in this book. If you actually read the book. Lol. Nah, you're just one of those pathetic JKR haters grasping for nonexistent straws.
Marcie wrote: "I'm truly alarmed at your inability to perceive accurately anything you read in this book. If you actually read the book. Lol. Nah, you're just one of those pathetic JKR haters grasping for nonexis..."Maybe you should try reading the actual book instead of just being a crybaby stan. Just a thought!
Good review, the misogyny in this book is off-putting and kind of tawdry, and it doesn't really serve the wider plot. I find it really odd most reviewers don't notice it.
Thank you, the treatment of female characters in this book is appalling. As is the treatment of "chubby" people, autistic people, and people with a different accent than Rowling's.
OMG yes. I've read all of them and I hadn't yet found someone else who felt the exact way I do about them, especially the utter lack of any meaningful editing, the dull authorial voice, the ubiquitous misogyny! and above all this: "Rowling uses these books as manifestos to drag people that she doesn’t like — which generally turns out to be people that argue with her online." It's so transparent, I'm embarrassed for her.
BitterKarella I read the book, and all the others too. And your review is totally misleading. Hate her, but stop messing Goodreads with your hate.
Barbara wrote: "BitterKarella I read the book, and all the others too. And your review is totally misleading. Hate her, but stop messing Goodreads with your hate."You must have read the wrong book.
Barbara wrote: "BitterKarella I read the book, and all the others too. And your review is totally misleading. Hate her, but stop messing Goodreads with your hate."It's not misleading. You may not agree with it, but it's a valid opinion based on what's actually in the book.
I've given up on this series. It had potential, but what you said is spot on. They've given her carte blanche are clearly not editing at all. She NEEDS an editor.It makes me think the HP books were probably really helped (especially in the beginning) by a VERY strong editorial team who aren't getting the credit they deserve.
I'll just going to skip this book, and probably all the rest that may follow.
Speaking of "vanity projects" and "manifestos to drag people" you don't like.
Reading this review makes me wonder whether we read the same book. I do not understand your vitriol.
I’m obsessed with this series, the characters, the writing, and the audio production, but I’m also super intrigued by your review. I wonder if you’re actually JK, planting discontent to drum up controversy? Bravo! We won’t tell. Keep up the good work!
Sarah wrote: "I’m obsessed with this series, the characters, the writing, and the audio production, but I’m also super intrigued by your review. I wonder if you’re actually JK, planting discontent to drum up con..."whatever floats your boat, friend
It seems you hate the author and a little bit the main character more than trying to review it properly. If it is not your reading type ar it is too long I can understand because I find this annoying at King but I don't hate the author .
Maria wrote: "It seems you hate the author and a little bit the main character more than trying to review it properly. If it is not your reading type ar it is too long I can understand because I find this annoyi..."Lol do you not understand how reviews work?
"Speaking of dumb sluts, every woman, with the exception of the virginal unattainable Robin, is characterized as a dumb slut. "But... but she literally has sex with Murphy in this book and enjoys it, wants it! That is the OPPOSITE of "virginal".
Also really, Midge, Pan, Tasha, Lucy, Prudence and Emily are all sluts? xD This is objectively untrue about what's in the book.
There is ONE virginal woman in the book. Becca... and she is hardly a positive character!
Karmelina wrote: ""Speaking of dumb sluts, every woman, with the exception of the virginal unattainable Robin, is characterized as a dumb slut. "But... but she literally has sex with Murphy in this book and enjoys ..."
Having patriarchy-sanction sex (monogamous, with a good guy you're in an exclusive relationship with) is exempt
Wow! If I'd hated this book as much as you did I probably wouldn't have carried on reading
Well, I enjoy this series - so much that I'm always sorry to get to the end of each book. Each to their own, I guess...
It says you’re an author. Where do you have the time to write such a long, long diatribe against JK Rowling? Given how many inaccuracies you have (including name of one central character and sex life of the other) and how similar your review to may others on X (Almost identical wording) I'm guessing you have never read any of these books but are part of the hate and lies campaign. Perhaps if you got off X and focused on your own writing career you wouldn’t need to play in the ‘hate’ end of the market.
Just a thought
🤣
I strongly DISAGREE with every single "point" made in this so-called review. I seriously doubt if this reader has actually read even one of the books but rather is just on a diatribe against Ms. Rowling for some totally unrelated reason.
I can see why you might have had trouble with this book. It doesn't seem to be your type of thing and I am interested in knowing why you chose it in the first place. According to your profile you've only read a few, short, self-published fringe novels. It almost looks as though you created it simply to slam this book. Based on this, I'm not sure why anyone would trust your opinion, but it IS your opinion to give. Reading more books and longer ones would boost your credibility, if you're interested in that sort of thing. I'm assuming that if you read this you'll craft a one-line reply like "I know you are, but what am I!" So, to curtail that, yes. I did read this book. And a few thousand others. That's how credibility works.
I find the number of people who have clicked on your review simply to disagree with it the definition of irony.
Yes, only communicate with people who believe as you do
