Are you a strict reviewer? Why or why not?

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Are you a strict reviewer? Why or why not?

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I feel like I am a more lenient reviewer than some. I enjoy all types of books and rarely give a book below 3 stars. Is there value in being stricter with your reviews?
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You have to follow the guidelines: this is the main issue. Now, naturally, some people are more critical than others.
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When writing reviews, I give constructive criticism that highlights strengths and identifies areas for improvement in a respectful and encouraging tone. My reviews are honest, but I try my absolute best to avoid unnecessary negativity.
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Yes, I won't ignore the small details. I am dedicated to give a fair review. If the book is not interesting to read, I will tell in review. Because, reader shouldn't feel worry after purchasing the book. So, my review should be genuine and unbiased
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I feel I'm a lenient type of reviewer. Even though I give criticism, I still try to appreciate the author's effort in creating the book, avoid making negative comments for personal reasons, and provide constructive feedback.
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I want to turn into a strict reviewer from cover page to font size but I can't help but fall in love with most books.
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Post by Koffie Solomon »

I feel I am a very lenient reviewer. I don't like to criticize a book too much because I can understand the effort needed to write one
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