NY_Dan
Well-known
...unless the reviewer is using the review as a weapon - now if someone wrote that the photo of the lady in front of the store was cropped in a way they didn't like, or that they thought the photo wasn't worth taking, or something like that - then okay, that's an opinion. Generally people expressing a sincere opinion don't call others mediocre, which is an attack of sorts. And that's MY opinion
By the way, did you check out my novel, Schemendrick? That's something I'm really proud of.
ptpdprinter
Veteran
So now you are promoting your other book. You must be desperate.
steveyork
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This is what happens when you put stuff out there. If you're offended by it, don't put stuff out there.
NY_Dan
Well-known
Hi Alex Posner
Oh, so anyone who writes a novel, and then want's to share it with them is desperate? I tell you what, most of the first chapter is on Amazon to read for free - why not read it, then tell me it's mediocre and boring.
NY_Dan
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I'm sure when you go for a walk and people comment on your looks, and you return home and complain to your significant other, they say hey, "If you're offended by it, don't go out in public!"
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Get a grip Dan....
NY_Dan
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Finally a photography related comment!
Here's the funny rear cover blurb from my amazing novel SCHMENDRICK:
Stanley Schmendrick has no idea why big-bosomed Mabel Johnson, the Heavy Chevys Latino gang, and transgender hellions from the Fosse's Fighters dojo are all after mobster Rocky Organza's record book-much less why they think he has it. For Stanley, trying to keep his pursuers at bay while going about his daily business of donating sperm, driving a taxi full of tipsy stewardesses, and staying on the right side of the law is a daunting task.
Fortunately, Stanley's goldfish Jaws XV, sidekick Tony Aqua-Velva, and guardian angel Lieutenant Frank Columbo Jr., are there to help him navigate a week of weirdness. Along the way, the bad guys do all they can to thwart him-even going so far as to outfit Stanley with a transmitting testicle.
But never fear, for armed with a lasso, tabs of LSD, the ability to fly from the top of his head, Frank Sinatra albums, and a lifetime supply of birthday presents his mother never gave him, Stanley has all he needs to fight back-or so he hopes. Surfing legend Laird Hamilton, Olympian Bruce Jenner's double, and even God lend a hand, but will it be enough for Stanley to survive and emerge a better man?
jawarden
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When I see so few reviews I figure the positives are shills and the negatives are angry brother-in-laws. It'll even out over time with more reviews. This guy was a verified purchase so at least he paid you.
Perhaps instead of focusing on the negative review you can focus on "Jane" who rated both of your books favorably. "Praised on Amazon!"
Edit: For what it's worth I agree that the review is out of line and harmful. One star reviews should be reserved for products that are incompetently packaged and arrive broken, or arrive with design or construction defects, are clearly dangerous, cheaply constructed, poor customer service, etc. But an art book? The stakes are very low here; if you don't like the book give it three stars and a 'meh'.
Perhaps instead of focusing on the negative review you can focus on "Jane" who rated both of your books favorably. "Praised on Amazon!"
Edit: For what it's worth I agree that the review is out of line and harmful. One star reviews should be reserved for products that are incompetently packaged and arrive broken, or arrive with design or construction defects, are clearly dangerous, cheaply constructed, poor customer service, etc. But an art book? The stakes are very low here; if you don't like the book give it three stars and a 'meh'.
