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Do you normally read books with less than 4 stars? (programming.dev)
submitted 9 hours 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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[โ€“] jet@hackertalks.com 5 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

If I find the content interesting, I'll read it, if I find the author interesting, I'll read it, if a friend recommends it, I'll read it.

It's not much effort to read, you can always stop reading and put the book away. If it's not worth your time. Libraries are great for this, pick up a book. Read a little bit. Decide if you want to keep reading...

[โ€“] ZDL@lazysoci.al 2 points 9 hours ago

Yes. I have a hard 50 page limit. An author has 50 pages to demonstrate to me that continued reading is worth it. If they can't do it in 50 pages, the book is set aside and never opened again, instead being donated or thrown out.