Personally, I don’t like the numeric star ratings that you typically find on book/novel reviews. I think they don’t really encapsulate the value of a work. Instead, I use an alternative rubric which you can find below.
Rating | Explanation |
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Must-Read | Essential reading for any fan of speculative fiction. |
Highly Recommended | High-quality, enjoyable work that is worth checking out. Great stories that have the potential to win over skeptics of the genre. |
Recommended | A solid effort that will please fans of the genre. Your life will not be changed, but you won’t regret spending the time. |
Recommended for Fans | Maybe you’ll like this, maybe you won’t. But you’ll be more likely to like it if you are a die-hard fan of a niche genre. |
Not Recommended | This is bad. There is nothing here that is redeeming and I cannot conceive of it being enjoyed by anyone. |
Recommended Ironically | You have to read/watch this, but not for anything intentional on the part of the artist, because I am an emotionally bankrupt member of a cynical generation. |