Goodreads Was Wrong Book Tag
The Goodreads Was Wrong Book Tag was created by booktuber GabsAboutBooks. I found it on Zeezee with Books and thought it would be great fun to try!
I apologise that this post is coming to you a day later than I originally planned. I was hoping to get this to you guys yesterday, but unfortunately, I haven’t been well. Yes, I’ve come down with the beloved Covid 🎉 I am on the mend though, so fingers crossed I’m better soon and normal life can resume…
Now, let’s get into the tag!
What is the highest-rated book that you gave a low rating?
(Sort your books in Goodreads based on Average Ratings and find the highest-rated book you gave a low rating.)
Defiance (The Torcian Chronicles) – P.J. Reed
It’s a shame I didn’t get on with this book as I was reviewing it for a blog tour. I persevered where perhaps I wouldn’t have were I reading the book of my own volition.
It Just wasn’t for me. Writing style is a big make or break for me when reading and I couldn’t gel with writing style.
What is the lowest-rated book that you gave a high rating?
(Sort your books in Goodreads based on Average Ratings, in reverse order, and find the lowest-rated book you gave a high rating.)
Vox – Christina Dalcher
Vox averages 3.5 stars on Goodreads, but I loved it! Then again, I’m a sucker for Feminist fiction.
I’m not sure why this sticks so hard in the average category on Goodreads. I can see why this kind of book wouldn’t be everyone’s cup of tea. But then again, why would you read it if you know that about yourself?
I regret that this book will be judged on this average rating. I personally thought it was great!
What is the most popular book that you disagree with the average rating?
(Sort your books in Goodreads based on Number of Ratings and find the first book you disagree with the average rating.)
Circe – Madeleine Miller
On the other end of the spectrum, I really didn’t feel Circe in the same way the general community has…
The Goodreads average rating is 4.23 stars, but I only rated it 3 stars. In theory I should have loved the book, but something about it helped me back. I didn’t really like Circe and that made it difficult to like the rest of the book.
I am sorry if you disagree with me, but that’s just my opinion.
What is the least popular book that you disagree with the average rating?
(Sort your books in Goodreads based on Number of Ratings, in reverse order, and find the first book you disagree with the average rating.)
Former.ly – The Rise and Fall of a Social Network – Dane Cobain
I don’t have many books like this on my list, but the one I have chosen to feature is a book I have rated a whole star lower than the average.
The Goodreads average is 3.92 stars, but I put this as a 3 star book. Personally, I found it was full of unrelatable characters and lack to spark that would warrant a higher rating from me.
Choose two books that have an average rating of 3/5 stars but you gave a higher rating.
Choose two books that have an average rating of 3/5 stars but you gave a lower rating.
I’ve only featured one book here because I can’t actually feature another. Generally speaking, if a book is reading that low in my mind, I’m not that inclined to finish it. Not one for struggling through books if I’m not enjoying them. Frankly, there are plenty more metaphorical fish in the sea.
Choose two books that have an average rating of 4/5 stars but you gave a lower rating.
Choose two books that have an average rating of 2/5 stars but you gave a higher rating.
Again as above, I don’t typically read books that would have this low a rating. If the general theme is that the reviews are not good, I’m not taking a recommendation to read them.
Do you tend to agree or disagree with Goodreads average rating, and do you use Goodreads as a guide for books you want to read?
I would say I broadly agree with Goodreads ratings, but clearly there are a few outliers!
If you’ve enjoyed this tag and would like to take part yourself, I would love to see your answers to these questions!
