How I Rate Books on Goodreads

TL;DR

The content discusses the YouTuber's rating system on Goodreads, based on personal feelings and connections to the books.

Transcript

hey guys it is April from getting her go with it today I wanted to talk to you guys about how I rate my books on Goodreads I know everybody has their own system and they're wise for rating things you know five stars versus two stars and I kind of wanted to explain how I do it so keep watching if you want to know how I rate my books so before we div... Read More

Key Insights

• ⚾ The YouTuber's rating system is based on personal feelings and connections to the books.
• 📔 She values emotional impact and the ability of a book to stay with her.
• ✍️ The YouTuber seeks out books that are highly recommended and have amazing writing.
• 📔 She prefers not to keep books on her shelves that she didn't strongly connect with.
• 📔 One-star books are books that the YouTuber genuinely hates, usually due to bad writing or morally upsetting content.
• ☠️ The YouTuber believes that everyone has their own rating system and enjoys watching videos about how people rate their books.
• 🤩 Goodreads does not offer the option for half-star ratings.

Questions & Answers

Q: Why doesn't the YouTuber use half-star ratings on Goodreads?

The YouTuber believes that Goodreads does not offer the option for half-star ratings, so she bases her ratings on personal feelings instead.

Q: What does a five-star book mean to the YouTuber?

A five-star book is the YouTuber's favorite, one that she would hunt down to have on her bookshelf and constantly talk about to others. It should make her feel all the emotions.

Q: How does the YouTuber rate four-star books?

Four-star books are highly recommended, either because they made her feel something or because the writing is amazing. She would seek out more books by the author and may want to have the book on her shelves.

Q: Do three-star books mean that the YouTuber didn't like them?

No, the YouTuber enjoys three-star books but lacks a strong personal connection to them. They may not have made her feel all the emotions she wanted. She won't keep these books on her shelves.

Q: How does the YouTuber feel about two-star books?

Two-star books are books that the YouTuber is glad to finish but feels relief that they are over. She usually can't connect with the characters and may be disappointed with the writing.

Q: Why does the YouTuber give one-star ratings to books?

One-star books are books that she genuinely hates. The writing is usually bad and the content may be morally upsetting. If a friend recommends a one-star book, she may question their recommendations in the future.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The YouTuber does not use half star ratings on Goodreads and bases her ratings on how the book made her feel.

• Five-star reads are her favorite books that she would hunt down and recommend to others, while four-star reads are highly recommended but lack a strong personal connection.

• Three-star reads are enjoyable but lack a strong connection, and two-star reads are books she is glad to finish but dislike. One-star reads are books she genuinely hates.