I really like this approach. I’m not much of a book reviewer but I’m getting there. And I think I’ve decided that when reviewing books, I won’t write negative ones. If I don’t like the book, I probably won’t review it. I’m not saying there isn’t value in negative reviews, but for me, personally, I don’t want to spend more time on something I don’t want to promote. That energy would be better served elsewhere, particularly in aiding my own wellbeing.
This makes sense to me too—I just have to keep in mind, that as someone pre-disposed to criticism, I have to make an active effort to look to the good side of things. And that's what you call "constructive criticism" I guess haha!
I really like this approach. I’m not much of a book reviewer but I’m getting there. And I think I’ve decided that when reviewing books, I won’t write negative ones. If I don’t like the book, I probably won’t review it. I’m not saying there isn’t value in negative reviews, but for me, personally, I don’t want to spend more time on something I don’t want to promote. That energy would be better served elsewhere, particularly in aiding my own wellbeing.
Thanks for your words and perspective! 🙏
This makes sense to me too—I just have to keep in mind, that as someone pre-disposed to criticism, I have to make an active effort to look to the good side of things. And that's what you call "constructive criticism" I guess haha!