I have been thinking a lot about negative book reviews recently. There has been some buzz around them online. Some people think they should be shared whilst others not so much. I have my own little dilemma.
I recently read The Green Mile by Stephen King, and I didn't have the best time reading it. I wanted to read it because I have always enjoyed watching the film, so naturally, I thought the book has to be better? That is usually the case. Turns out, I didn't enjoy reading it at all. I was hoping to review the book before I started it so that's why I continued to read it. I have written the review but I haven't posted it. I am not entirely sure if I should.
I am within two minds because on one hand, it is important we give honest reviews and make sure they're helpful for people who potentially want to read that book. But on the other hand, I didn't have many positive things to say, therefore is it necessary to share something with a lot of negativity. It's an inner battle of what is right or wrong. I don't like spewing hate online, it's unnecessary but I also like to be honest. Surely as a book reviewer, you can't just only talk about the books you love, right?
I think one of the reasons I want to share the review is because the book wasn't short, I invested a lot of time into it and it really enraged me. It took me a good week or so to get over it and stop thinking about it. I really needed a place to put all my thoughts, hence the book review. I love sharing my thoughts on books with you guys, what do you think I should do?
I now know one thing after reading it is that I don't have to finish a book if I am not enjoying it. I should have put it down the moment I got red flags instead of hoping it would get better.
Note to self: if you aren't enjoying a book then put it down and don't pick it back up!
Has a book ever made you feel this way?
