I agree with you perfectly, Lucky Star! I also do the same -- I like to find out the differences in our opinions. A summary to me is boring, but a review is not boring. There are some great reviews in this website (as well as Keith's), some longer than others. For example, the ones on the Barney Mysteries are long, but very detailed and nice! On the other hand, some of the Mystery reviews are quite brief -- but still very nice and helpful, and of course, not boring!Lucky Star wrote:I find it greatly interesting to read the reviews after I've read the book. Is that strange? Its interesting to see what the reviewer thought of the book and what we agree or disagree on. Personally I find that a straight summary of the story gives too much away and tells you what you more or less already know. We have some absolutely fabulous reviews on this site and there are many on Keith's site too. I dont find them boring at all.
It's fascinating to note the difference between two reviewers. For instance, one might like one book, the other might hate the same! One example is The Mystery of the Holly Lane's reviews both here and on EnidBlyton.Net. Keith says the novel is average, but Robert Houghton thinks it's brilliant! I personally am in the middle of both.