Comments by Dylan Diaz Most recent public comments by Dylan Diaz https://nowcomment.com/users/26811 I agree. A step forward in reviewing would be having the reviewers step away from opinions or giving a verdict. What's more important for the reviewer is establishing credibility. https://nowcomment.com/documents/56405?scroll_to=635327 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56405?scroll_to=635327 Fri, 09 Dec 2016 07:11:56 -0500 Agreed. What changes is the perception. https://nowcomment.com/documents/56403?scroll_to=635325 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56403?scroll_to=635325 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 21:50:45 -0500 For the reviewer to show interest in writing about the work is important, however, the reviewer does not need to praise the work. https://nowcomment.com/documents/56402?scroll_to=635322 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56402?scroll_to=635322 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 21:49:06 -0500 Leaving out words is one of the most difficult things for a writer to do. Writers often feel the more words that are written, the easier it is for the writing to be understood. https://nowcomment.com/documents/56401?scroll_to=635321 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56401?scroll_to=635321 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 21:00:45 -0500 Makes the reviewer sound all knowing, and it doesn't give room for other interpretations or opinions. https://nowcomment.com/documents/56401?scroll_to=635316 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56401?scroll_to=635316 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 21:43:08 -0500 Reviews are often done after an initial reading, no work done by an author is 100% understood after merely one sitting. https://nowcomment.com/documents/56401?scroll_to=635313 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56401?scroll_to=635313 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 21:41:51 -0500 It is an assumption, there is no proof. https://nowcomment.com/documents/56410?scroll_to=635312 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56410?scroll_to=635312 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 07:28:01 -0500 The reviewer is suggesting that Madison as a slave owner is a separate aspect of his life, when in fact it plays a role in his make up as does any of his other titles or experiences. https://nowcomment.com/documents/56410?scroll_to=635310 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56410?scroll_to=635310 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 21:38:13 -0500 Pool is suggesting that not all editors are knowledgeable enough to give a credible review. https://nowcomment.com/documents/56400?scroll_to=635309 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56400?scroll_to=635309 Fri, 09 Dec 2016 07:15:16 -0500 Authors often feel the intent of the reviewer is to critique their work negatively. https://nowcomment.com/documents/56400?scroll_to=635308 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56400?scroll_to=635308 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 21:27:39 -0500 Because then you are looking for something specifically, rather than enjoying the book like the intended audience is supposed to do. https://nowcomment.com/documents/56359?scroll_to=635307 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56359?scroll_to=635307 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 21:24:06 -0500 Everyone has an opinion, to review is to give more than just an opinion. Some reviewers believe that is all that matters to the audience, when in all actuality, the analysis is more important. https://nowcomment.com/documents/56359?scroll_to=635305 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56359?scroll_to=635305 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 20:50:50 -0500 Pool suggest that just about anyone can be a reviewer, but to do it well... that is the difficult part. https://nowcomment.com/documents/56359?scroll_to=635303 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56359?scroll_to=635303 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 21:20:44 -0500 Makes it sound more glorious, it's used also to emphasized. https://nowcomment.com/documents/56408?scroll_to=635301 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56408?scroll_to=635301 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 21:15:43 -0500 New ideas or interpretations are rarely being offered, everything is catered to the consensus. https://nowcomment.com/documents/56358?scroll_to=635299 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56358?scroll_to=635299 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 23:59:39 -0500 Review editors are conscious of publishing houses. https://nowcomment.com/documents/56358?scroll_to=635297 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56358?scroll_to=635297 Fri, 09 Dec 2016 13:25:28 -0500 Yes. I agree. https://nowcomment.com/documents/56357?scroll_to=635294 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56357?scroll_to=635294 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 21:03:37 -0500 A simple "read" or "do not read" at the end of a review will not suffice. I believe Pool is suggesting that the analysis is more important than the conclusion in a review. https://nowcomment.com/documents/56357?scroll_to=635293 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56357?scroll_to=635293 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 21:02:57 -0500 Reply https://nowcomment.com/documents/56357?scroll_to=635291 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56357?scroll_to=635291 I believe Pool is also suggesting that reviewers based their reviews more so on opinions rather than, like you said, "direct examples or text." Thu, 08 Dec 2016 20:58:17 -0500 Reply https://nowcomment.com/documents/56357?scroll_to=635290 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56357?scroll_to=635290 I believe Pool was being sarcastic, he was suggesting that there was never a pinnacle. Fri, 16 Dec 2016 12:40:21 -0500 Reply https://nowcomment.com/documents/56406?scroll_to=635282 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56406?scroll_to=635282 The questions are asking if there is new information to be found on a topic that has been covered extensively. Thu, 08 Dec 2016 20:47:13 -0500 reply https://nowcomment.com/documents/56356?scroll_to=635281 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56356?scroll_to=635281 Agreed. Thu, 08 Dec 2016 20:44:23 -0500 Reply https://nowcomment.com/documents/56356?scroll_to=635280 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56356?scroll_to=635280 Let's the reader know what sets this biography apart from its previous counterparts, also gives some background on the subject as well. Thu, 08 Dec 2016 20:41:38 -0500 Reply https://nowcomment.com/documents/56355?scroll_to=635278 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56355?scroll_to=635278 Rollyson describes Kaplans style as pedestrian, or in other words, mediocre. Yet, he claims the style is infectious and even mimics it in his own review to emphasize this point. Fri, 09 Dec 2016 07:13:01 -0500 Reply to question https://nowcomment.com/documents/56355?scroll_to=635277 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56355?scroll_to=635277 The first couple of sentences lets the audience know the author is well informed on the topic and is credible enough to write a review worth reading. Thu, 08 Dec 2016 20:34:03 -0500