Issue with review of my book review

Yashita Singh · Post by **Yashita Singh** » 04 Aug 2023, 03:52

Hi! I recently submitted my first book review on this platform and received my scorecard for the same. The review has been flagged for certain errors. I have been asked to give examples of the things I have mentioned in my review to make it less generic. For example, I have written that there were emotional struggles faced by the main characters, and so I have been asked to specify instances. I went through the guidelines and made sure that my review does not contain any spoilers as that is one of the requirements. So now I am confused because if I will include specific instances, wouldn't that count as spoilers? Please help

Joule Mwendwa · Post by **Joule Mwendwa** » 04 Aug 2023, 04:23

Yashita Singh wrote: ↑04 Aug 2023, 03:52 Hi! I recently submitted my first book review on this platform and received my scorecard for the same. The review has been flagged for certain errors. I have been asked to give examples of the things I have mentioned in my review to make it less generic. For example, I have written that there were emotional struggles faced by the main characters, and so I have been asked to specify instances. I went through the guidelines and made sure that my review does not contain any spoilers as that is one of the requirements. So now I am confused because if I will include specific instances, wouldn't that count as spoilers? Please help

Hello. You mean you have been requested to edit your review and resubmit? Including characters names and a couple of events won't be considered spoilers. An example of a spoiler is this: giving full information on what happens to the main characters, especially how the book ends. e.g., if a character X is in love with Y but Y has feelings for Z, and X realizes this and kills Z. In this case, you won't reveal that Z was killed. Check out on the homepage some of the published reviews for more clarity.

Eckhart Aurelius Hughes · Post by **Nisha DSouza** » 06 Aug 2023, 11:26

Yashita Singh wrote: ↑04 Aug 2023, 03:52 Hi! I recently submitted my first book review on this platform and received my scorecard for the same. The review has been flagged for certain errors. I have been asked to give examples of the things I have mentioned in my review to make it less generic. For example, I have written that there were emotional struggles faced by the main characters, and so I have been asked to specify instances. I went through the guidelines and made sure that my review does not contain any spoilers as that is one of the requirements. So now I am confused because if I will include specific instances, wouldn't that count as spoilers? Please help

Hi,

Thank you for reaching out. It appears Joule has already replied to your question. Do you need any further clarification on this?

Please let me know if you have any other questions. Have a great day.

Thank you.