Thursday, April 23, 2020

Where Is Your Bookmark? (Featuring Inside Out & Back Again/My Favorite DC Characters/Do Ratings Matter When Buying a Book?)

As I write this, I see a lizard scurrying across the back fence.  I can hear the birds starting to sing in the trees as the sun begins to rise. I want to hold onto this peaceful moment  for a little while before I have to log in for work. Soon my daughter will be awake and, after breakfast, we will start on her school work for the day, me all the while hoping work isn't so busy I cannot juggle it and schooling at the same time (and hoping the little one wakes up on the right side of the bed this morning).  

Most of you will likely be reading this on Friday when I am back in the office, face mask on as required, and armed with my little bottle of hand sanitizer, which I wear hooked on my lanyard along with my work badge. There will not be many people in as my coworkers and I are rotating in and out for social distancing purposes. It is a bit eerie, really. I am working from home most of the week, but required to go in every Friday. 

Mouse and I currently are reading my April TBR Poll winner selection, Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhha Lai. This is Mouse's first free verse middle grade novel, and she seems to be enjoying it, even if she finds it sad. We are taking turns reading to each other. 


Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhha Lai (2011)
For all the ten years of her life, Hà has only known Saigon: the thrills of its markets, the joy of its traditions, the warmth of her friends close by...and the beauty of her very own papaya tree.
But now the Vietnam War has reached her home. Hà and her family are forced to flee as Saigon falls, and they board a ship headed toward hope. In America, Hà discovers the foreign world of Alabama: the coldness of strangers, the dullness of its food, the strange shape of its landscape...and the strength of her very own family.
This is the moving story of one girl's year of change, dreams, grief, and healing as she journeys from one country to another, one life to the next. [Goodreads Summary] 


A weekly meme where readers share the first sentence of the book they are reading and say what they think. Hosted by the wonderful Gillion Dumas of Rose City Reader.
1975: Year of the Cat
Today is Tết,
the first day
of the lunar calendar.

My thoughts: The book opens with a celebration, although one that is shadowed by war. As the verse continues, the reader gets to see a hint of rebellion in our 10-year-old protagonist. My daughter and I instantly feel connected to Hà.


A weekly meme in which readers share a random sentence or two from page 56 or 56% of the book they are reading. Hosted by the wonderful Freda of Freda's Voice.

I choose my doll,
once lent to a neighbor
who left it outside,
where mice bit
her left cheek
and right thumb.

I love her more
for her scars.

I dress her
in a red and white dress
with matching hat and booties
that Mother knitted.

My thoughts: This is actually from page 55 & 56. It is one of my favorite excerpts we have read so far. This comes from a poem called "Choice," which describes what Hà chooses to take with her as they prepare to flee Saigon. It's the lines "I love her more for her scars" that gets to me every time I read it.


What do you think? Have you read Inside Out & Back Again? Does it sound like something you would like to read?



Every Friday Coffee Addicted Writer from Coffee Addicted Writer poses a question which participants respond on their own blogs within the week (Friday through Thursday). They then share their links at the main site and visit other participants blogs.

Do the star ratings a book receives on Goodreads or retail sites affect whether you buy the book or not? (submitted by Flora @ Flora's Musings)

When ratings might matter in my decision to buy a book:
  • I am on the fence about a book.
  • I am buying a book I have not read as a gift for someone.
In those two cases, I sometimes will turn to Goodreads or LibraryThing to help me decide. Goodreads reviews tend to be less critical than the reviews I find on LibraryThing, and so it gives me a good cross-range of the type of reader attracted to--or hating--a particular book. Frankly though, I never look just at the ratings. They do not tell me very much. Not to mention ratings leave a lot of room for interpretation. Besides, not everyone likes the same books.

I like to read a cross-section of reviews that fall under different ratings to get a good feel for the book I am on the fence about or thinking of buying as a gift for someone else. A lot of two star and below reviews are probably going to make me hesitate. Three stars--it all depends on what other readers have to say. Maybe they liked the book except for the romantic thread--something I would not mind in a book. Maybe they did not like that the book was preachy--something I would not like either.  I am suspicious when I come across a book with all five start reviews. How many reviews are there? Who is reviewing the book? How new is the book (because praise tends to be posted faster than the less than favorable opinions)? What do the reviews say? I prefer it when a book does not have all five star reviews. It keeps my expectations about a book realistic. Mostly, anyway.

Ultimately, ratings matter very little in my overall decision to purchase a book unless it is for one  of the two reasons mentioned above--and even that is with the caveat that I read the reviews that go along with the ratings. I am more likely to buy a book based on my interest level in reading it.


What about you? Do star ratings influence whether or not you purchase a book? 



Everyone has a favorite and then we also have something we dislike. Like a coin, there are two sides to every question. Each week, Carrie at The Butterfly Reads and Laura from Blue Eye Books ask participants to list what they like and don't like about that week's topic.


This week's topic is Favorite/Least Favorite DC Character

Admittedly, I am not too familiar with DC (or even Marvel) characters. I only know the ones I see on the popular or well-known television shows or movies. And even then, I probably do not know a quarter of them.

My least favorite DC Character is


Chesterfield Cobblepot (aka the Penguin), specifically the one in Batman Returns.


My favorite DC character is


Wonder Woman. I used to pretend to be her when I was a child (sometimes I would pretend she was my mother), and, even as an adult, I get excited whenever mention of the Woman Woman movies are made.

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I missed out on last week's topic of Favorite Marvel Character and seeing as my husband and I are re-watching all of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movies, I could not help but add in those too. Keep in mind my knowledge of Marvel characters is maybe just slightly broader than it is for DC, but still pretty slim.

My favorite Marvel character is


I think my husband wishes I would not go on about Captain America so much. There's just something about him--the time period he comes from, his strong moral fiber, and, well, Chris Evans does look good in that costume (embarrassingly, I had to ask my husband what his name for this post). So, yeah, Captain America is my favorite.


My least favorite Marvel character is


My least favorite was much harder to come to because I like all the superheroes (can Scarlet Witch please get more air time? She might be my favorite if she did), and the Marvel villains are all interesting. In the end, I am going with a group as opposed to a single character. They are insidious and evil, and sometimes I hear echoes of their belief system in real life people today, which is really scary.


Do you have favorite DC and Marvel characters? If so, please share! 


 I hope you all have a good weekend. Stay safe and well. Be sure and tell me what you are reading and are up to!

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  1. I'm that person that will look at ratings for any book I might be interested in, but it doesn't always decide if I choose to pick it up or not. Most of the times though, it is a big deciding factor. As for favorite DC and Marvel characters... there is just too many! LOL. But, Doctor Strange and Martian Manhunter are pretty awesome <3

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    1. Jen - I really like Doctor Strange. I am not familiar with Martian Manhunter though. I tend to look more at ratings after I finish a book and have jotted down my own thoughts. I like to compare. But sometimes they do help when I'm on the fence about a book.

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  2. I have to admit, I almost quit reading at the first sentence when I saw the mention of the lizard. I am practically phobic about lizards. *shudder* I do notice star ratings on Goodreads and I guess they are a factor in deciding whether to read a book or not, but not the main or only one. In the end, if I am interested ad want to read a book, I will - regardless of ratings.

    Tanya @ Girl Plus Books

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    1. Tanya - I'm glad I didn't completely scare you away. I guess it is good I didn't get a picture. :-)

      Ratings don't really play a part in what I decide to read, but I do pay attention to what my fellow bloggers have to say. Like you, if I really want to read a book, I will regardless of anyone else's opinion.

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  3. Lizards don't bother me. I've shared the pictures of the snakes and scorpions and really large centipedes - ha! Star ratings - sometimes I notice them, but I'm usually looking for specific books and often the reasons people 'love' or 'hate' a book don't resonate with me all that much. As to Marvel and DC - I love comic book heroes. Wonder Woman is likely my favorite in the DC realm, though I do like Batman. With Marvel - Captain America is definitely my favorite, but I love so many of them for various reasons.

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    1. Kay - It's funny because I like snakes on book covers but not real snakes. I really like lizards. We have so many little ones around her (I'm sure you have a lot too). Batman is cool too. He's probably my favorite male DC superhero.

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  4. The book excerpt about the little girl choosing her doll touched my heart...and I remembered the things that made my dolls special. Even today, I have dolls that I collect, and one of them has "broken" parts, recently acquired when the cleaning lady knocked it off the table accidentally, lol.

    Enjoy your reading and your weekend, and thanks for visiting my blog.

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    1. Laurel-Rain - Isn't that a great passage? It really moved me too and made me think of some of my favorite dolls and their scars.

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  5. Star ratings are hideously subjective so I always take them with huge pinch of scepticism. I take more away from what people say about a book than how they rate it.

    Captain America is my favourite too. I love him. I also LOVE the movies because I love looking at Chris Evans, lol.

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    1. Nicci - They really are subjective, and like you, I am more likely to go by a person's review than the ratings. I'm glad I am not the only one who loves those movies. LOL

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  6. Glad to learn all is well with you and yours.

    For myself, I hate star ratings so am not influenced by them one way or another.

    Love the poem you shared. It reminds me of all the clothes my mother knit/nana crochet for my Tiny Tears doll Christine.

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    1. Felicity - I have a personal use for star ratings, but I long ago stopped using them on my blog. My mom used to sew clothing for my dolls too. :-)

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  7. I love her more for her scars - What a beautiful quote! This is a sign of true and selfless love. Thank you for sharing them :)
    Konna @ The Reading Armchair

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    1. Konna - Isn't that great? I love it too.

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  8. I thought Inside Out and Back Again was terrific!

    I generally don't turn to star ratings but have been using them while I've been purging my book shelves.

    I don't know which characters are DC and which are Marvel. :(

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    1. Kathy - We're really enjoying it. We probably will finish tonight or tomorrow.

      I accidentally referred to one character as being from another universe (DC versus Marvel) and my husband said he was questioning whether he married the right woman (jokingly, of course). He takes his comic characters very seriously. Haha

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  9. I'm definitely wanting more from Inside Out and Back Again! Happy weekend, stay safe!

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    1. Freda - It's such a good book--and a quick read. You stay safe as well.

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  10. I'm the same about whether reviews really matter. I'll take negative reviews into consideration but if I REALLY want to read the book for ME--I'll usually risk it. ;)

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    1. Christine - Sometimes a negative review makes me want to read a book more!

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  11. I'd admire you for keeping up on your blogging in the light of all the responsibilities you have with home and work. I love the book Inside Out and Back Again. So touching.

    Stay Safe and Stay Inside
    My Friday quotes are from LONESOME DOVE

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    1. Anne - I don't know if I'd go so far as I'm keeping up with it--but posting less does help. And I haven't really been able to focus much on reading, so blogging is my fall back.

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  12. Wonder Woman rules! She's my favorite DC character by far. :)

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    1. Lark - Wonder Woman is the best! :-) Thank you for visiting.

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  13. Wonder Woman is my second favorite DC character - and Captain America is my favorite Marvel character as well. I'm really looking forward to the tv series WandaVision.

    Lauren @ Always Me

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    1. Lauren - I'm looking forward to WandaVision too!

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  14. This sounds like a good read. Hope you and your daughter enjoy it.

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    1. Nicki - We are enjoying it so far. We should be finished with it soon. I teared up a couple times. But then, I'm a big cry baby when it comes to books.

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  15. I choose books on the genre I enjoy. Since at times my reading time is limited, it is important I choose wisely. I also have fave authors that I do not like to miss. Then there is the predicament that I do not buy books so then I have to take what I can. Decisions, decisions!
    On the pandemic side, we are still on a strict curfew. There is no walking the dog or going for a walk. Those are really first world problems and when I see the boards saying I need a haircut, I sometimes wonder whether these people are real. You have such a huge loss of life and then someone wants a haircut. We are safe though very isolated.
    Thank the Lord for social media. I am in constant touch with children and grand children and that keeps us all going.

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    1. Mystica - I generally stick to the same genres--which is still quite a variety! There are always good and bad and in between in every genre, isn't there? I think the biggest deciding factor is if we can or want to spend the money on books.

      You really do have strict restrictions. We can still take walks in our neighborhoods as long as we keep out distance. I don't do it often, although I probably should try. The Americans protesting the lock downs and shelter in place orders are an embarrassment. Most Americans do not agree with them, fortunately. In fact, the government officials in certain states that make light of the situation are not in the majority either--although they have the power. The American government has handled this all so poorly. I am glad you are able to stay in touch with your family.

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  16. I'm working part time in the office, but it's just me and two other coworkers, so I practically have the whole office to myself. As much as I miss everyone, it's going to be hard to go back to a full work force, I've grown used to the peace and quiet!

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    1. Tammy - Because those rotating through the office work different shifts, at the most we have about seven to ten people in the office at once, but we are fairly well spread out. All of us supervisors have to work one day in the office, but our staff are rotating in every four weeks where they work a week in the office and have three off. I agree, it will be hard to go back to us all being in the office at once when it happens.

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  17. Wonder Woman and Captain America are my favorite DC/Marvel characters as well.

    I do look at ratings of books when it's one that I have never heard of before. But if I am at a bookstore, I rarely look at ratings. If the cover and the first few passages hook me in, then I'm in for the ride.

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    1. Athira - I was commenting to my husband not too long ago that going to the bookstore these days (well, when we could go) is different than it used to be. I do a lot less browsing for the sake of browsing now and tend to be looking for specific books. I don't buy books the way I used to. I have really cut back.

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  18. I have so much I want to comment on! Okay, first, Inside Out and Back Again sounds really good. Those kinds of stories can be hard to read, but I'm intrigued. ...I also agree about ratings leaving a lot of room for interpretation. Everyone rates differently, and everyone bases their ratings on different factors. So that's why I try not take those to heart.

    You know, I was never a huge Wonder Woman fan, but these latest movies definitely made me a fan. For DC, I LOVE Batman. I'm a little obsessed. I've always had a fascination with him, since I was a kid. It might be the dark, loner thing he's got going on, but I love anything related to Batman. For Marvel, even though I named my cat Loki, I love me some Iron Man and Thor. I just love everything about them. Now you got me wanting to watch those movies! Maybe I'll start an Iron Man and Thor marathon :)

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    1. Cheryl - I do recommend Inside Out & Back Again if you get a chance to read it! We're really enjoying it.

      Yes, I am with you. We all rate books by our own individual criteria, and so I don't give much weight to ratings by themselves.

      I love the new Wonder Woman. I'm really pleased with how the movies have come out and how the character is portrayed (and the actress). I can definitely see the appeal for Batman. He's probably my favorite male DC character. Loki is a great name for a cat, you have to admit. :-)

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  19. I haven't read Inside Out & Back Again, but I like the sound of it based on your extracts and the blurb. Lovely, that you are reading it with your daughter, I hope you are both enjoying it!

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    1. Stargazer - We are enjoying Inside Out & Back Again. My daughter loves reading with me--and I'm so grateful for that. Thank you for stopping by.

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  20. I didn't like the penguin either. Very disgusting in some ways. But I love, love love Danny Davito and because I'm a little person myself (4'6) I look up to him. I'm glad it got you thinking about marvel characters. I think anything that makes you think and research is a lot of fun! I may try it in one of my posts.

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    1. Trin - I love Danny DeVito also--just not in that role. I really think it was the way the character as written more so than his acting ability that I didn't like. Thank you for visiting.

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  21. Holding onto peaceful moments is so important, especially now. I've been watching the birds in my yard from my kitchen windows in the morning while I brew my coffee lately, and there is a beautiful blue-jay that keeps coming by. I want to get a bird feeder to put out there for them.
    Glad you are enjoying Inside Out & Back Again, I like the piece you shared.
    Ratings don't usually deter me from reading, if the book sounds like something I'd enjoy, I go for it.
    I'm not into suerhero films, but yay for Wonder Woman. I used to pretend to be her also when I was little and I'd do the spin Linda Carter would do on the tv show lol.

    Stay safe this week ahead. I'm expecting to be back at the office myself in mid-May but I'm not sure yet. I'd rather be home.

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    1. Naida - Yes, those little peaceful moments are what keep me going. I wish I had a better view of the birds from where I sit and work. Maybe if I moved the desk, but that mean a lot of moving of furniture. Something to think about at least. I used to do that spin too! LOL Thank you for stopping by.

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  22. Star ratings only make a difference to me if it only has low stars. I'll still read a book that others don't like it it sounds like it would be a good book to me.

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    1. Mary - Sometimes the negative reviews are what compel me to pick up a book--depends on the review. :-) Thank you for visiting.

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  23. That's so fun that you and your daughter are taking turns reading this book to each other. I used to do that with my mom when I was younger and it was always one of the highlights of my day. Hope you have a great week. Stay safe! :)

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    1. Ashley - I love how my daughter will drop whatever she's doing as soon as I ask if she wants to read with me. Or she'll ask if it's reading time yet. :-) She reads on her own too, but I enjoy our reading time together. Thank you for visiting.

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  24. I did read Inside Out and Back Again and remember thinking it was very good. Glad you two are reading it together.

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    1. Helen - It's such a touching story. I am glad we are able to read it together. Thank you for stopping by.

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  25. Inside Out & Back Again looks like a good book. Hope you are having a great weekend!

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    1. Yvonne - It's a really good book. I hope you have a great weekend too. Thank you for visiting.

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  26. I loved watching Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman. Wasn't that such a great show? I love hearing how you guys read together. Hope you have a great week ahead and stay safe at work!

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    1. Iliana - Me too! I loved that show growing up. Thank you for stopping by.

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  27. I haven't read Inside Out & Back Again but it looks like a wonderful read aloud book. I do kind of the same thing with book ratings on Goodreads (and in blogs). The reasons as to why a person didn't like it matter more then that they didn't like it. A romance thread might not bother me and an open ending might not bother them.

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    1. Katherine - It is! I am glad she agreed to read it with me. I agree, and that's why I like to read the reviews and not just go by ratings. Thank you for visiting.

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  28. It sounds like a beautiful book to read together with your daughter. This is a strange time, isn't it! When I have to go to my office, it feels so weird to be there!

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    1. Gillion - It is! And I can share a bit of her late grandfather's history with her at the same time, which is nice.

      Yes! It really does feel weird on my days in the office.

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  29. I love that you are reading with your daughter. So many great memories are being made for both of you. I do think that ratings influence me. I try to look at how many people have rated a book and what other bloggers that I know share similar taste to mine thought of it to really make a decision.

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    1. Carole - I hope these are memories she will treasure. I know I will. :-) Yes, I like to look at how many people have rated a book when looking at ratings. The more people who have added their input, the more overall impression we can get. I definitely pay more attention to what my fellow bloggers have to say than anyone else--especially when we share similar taste. I'm with you there!

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  30. I pay attention to star ratings, but unless there are mostly 1 and 2 star ratings, I don't usually let them deter me from reading a book I'm curious about.

    I'm not too familiar with the DC heroes either but agree with you about Penguin and Wonder Woman. She'll always be my favorite. I'm more familiar with the Marvel characters and it's hard to pick a favorite but Captain America is definitely in my top 5.

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    1. Suzanne - That's usually when I am most influenced by ratings too. If there are mostly 1 and 2 ratings, there is likely something to it. But that's also why I put more stock in reviews. I like to know why so many people didn't like the book.

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  31. Thanks for stopping by my humble website :D

    For the BBH, I totally agree. Ratings don't tell me much, everyone has a different way of rating. A 4 stars for me could be a 5 stars for you or a 2 stars for me could be a 4 stars for you and they would mean the same thing because we give meaning to stars subjectively. But reading reviews is much better. :D

    Stay safe, too!

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    1. Laura - You have a beautiful blog.

      Exactly! Ratings can vary from person to person just as our opinions about the books do. I get more from reading other's reviews than I do from looking at the ratings.

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  32. Thanks for answering my question, Wendy. ;-)
    Like you, star ratings play a part in my decision whether to buy a book I'm dithering about or buying as a gift for someone but it's the reviews, thoughts and comments that carry more weight for me too. 💜😊
    I'm more of a Marvel fan than DC and I'm re-watching all the films while in lockdown ;-) and I agree with you about Red Witch, I want more Black Widow too! The exception is Wonder Woman, I would pick her as a favourite on a par with those from the MCU - loved the tv show and the recent movie!
    I hope you enjoy the rest of your week, Wendy, stay safe and healthy.
    Flora x

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    1. Flora - I am glad you posed the question! It was a good one. :-) It does seem like most of us agree that we put more weight on actual reviews as compared to just the ratings.

      I am glad we aren't the only ones re-watching all the Marvel movies. I think next up for us is Antman. I would love to see more of Black Widow too. She's such a great character.

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  33. Oh My! I hate Penguin too. He is creapy (especially the one from Gotham). My 4yo LOVES her some Wonderwoman. Likes to pretend to whip out the Lasso of Truth to kill what ever villian is currently hiding in our house.

    Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the BBH. I am a little more shallow when it comes to picking my books (I am for sure a cover girl)

    Sorry you have to juggle home time and work time - unfortunately I am stuck having to go into work every day while hubby gets to stay at home with the kids (AND work from home, the poor soul).

    Anyway - in these uncertain times I hope you stay safe :)

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    1. Angelique - I haven't yet seen Gotham, but I can imagine. I can just picture your daughter whipping out her Lasso of Truth. LOL My daughter has really gotten into Wonder Woman since the movies came out.

      It always will come down to whether a book interests me or not whether I will read it, but there's no doubt an attractive cover is often what will grab my attention and make me pick it up to take a closer look in the first place. So, if you are shallow, so am I! I think we all are to some degree. :-)

      I'm sorry you are having to go into work every day. I wish I could work from home the entire week, but that isn't in the cards for me. I am just glad we still have jobs and income coming in right now. Not everyone is so lucky, right?

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  34. Yes! Wonder Woman is amazing!!

    Thanks for linking up!

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    1. Carrie - I love Wonder Woman! Thank you for stopping by!

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  35. I remember watching Wonder Woman on TV as a girl; and she still remains as one of my favourite characters till now.

    I don't always get swayed by ratings when it comes to my reading or book buying. They do get my attention initially, but ultimately it's more on how much the story will interest me for me to pick up the book. :)

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    1. Melody - I am glad I am not alone in liking Wonder Woman so much. :-)

      Exactly! What really matters in whether I decide to read a book is how much the story will interest me.

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  36. Oooh, I've been wanting to read Inside Out & Back Again, too! I didn't realize it was a novel in verse. I might have to pick that up next week and check it out. My daughter likes poetry (not so much books), so maybe if I combine the two, she'll be more likely to read it. xD

    Oof, "I love her more for her scars" got me, too! Definitely gonna have to check this one out. Thanks for highlighting it!

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    1. Sammie - I hope you get a chance to read Inside Out & Back Again. It is really good, and a quick read. Thank you for stopping by.

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