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Do you normally read books with less than 4 stars? (programming.dev)
submitted 1 day ago by cactus_head@programming.dev to c/books@lemmy.world
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I struggle with this a bit. Even if the book is 3.98 stars, i view that as not passing lowest bar. I consider most 4 stars books to not be there time, but rather the number of stars is how i filter out bad books

Also, how do you use your stars? Do you change your rating often?

For me, it generally goes like this:

  • 1 Star -Either its so bad that its offense or i dnf it
  • 2 Stars - Either bad or mediocre, not really work any time
  • 3 Stars - An okay book with a couple of redeeming points
  • 4 Stars - A great book with some flaws that bother me
  • 5 Stars - An excellent book, i am jumping in my sits.
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[–] kat_angstrom@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

I don't look at ratings. I couldn't tell you a single rating for a single book I've ever read. I also don't rate books. I either enjoy them to varying degrees, or I don't. Sorry if this is not helpful for your post; but it's worth adding that there's no right way or wrong way to read, and if it brings you joy, do your thing. Just be aware that you can change your mind, you don't have to follow this system you've built.