After using the below rating system for over a year, I've decided it just doesn't work for me. I can't tell you the number of times I've agonized over the system: whether to round up or down; is this really a four? maybe it's a three; should I have some sort of half rating? It's insane, people, and I can't do it anymore. So I'm dropping the ratings. Instead, I'll just give my reactions to the book. Because seriously y'all, this much stress over a review is so not healthy!
For older reviews, I'm keeping the ratings up, at least for now, as follows:
I didn't like it.
It was okay, but it was work to get through it.
I thought it was a good book and am glad I read it.
I was thoroughly impressed.
I was blown away by its awesomeness.
