She is the type to take input as critisisms. I have known her for as long as I can remember. She once, bless her heart, had a complete breakdown when she didn't make the cheerleading squad in middle school. By breakdown, I mean she completely lost it! I had never seen anyone over the age of 10 drop to the floor, start kicking their feet up and down all while screaming as long as she could. I am sure she is a good writer. Now that she has her ccw permit, nope, not reviewing it.
Not at all. If you're not comfortable reviewing, that's going to seep into the review, anyway. Plus, it's not fair to make you uncomfortable, especially if you didn't request the book. If she just sent it to you? You have absolutely no obligation.
I wouldn't do it myself - as you say, if you love it you're gonna be perceived by some as biased and ultimately it won't do your friend nearly as much good as finding someone without the friendship bias to review it. If you don't like it...well... no matter how open-minded she might be, it's still an awkward thing to tell a friend you don't like their creative work.
The fact that she declined (if I understood you correctly) your offer to find an unbiased review for her makes me wonder if she's feeling sensitive and was hoping for a friendly review.
That is how I feel too. I am afraid she is wanting an ego boost from me, and I will not hold back my opinions. I have in the past pissed people off to no end. Some I had only chatted with only a little over the internet, and by little, I mean 2 or 3 messages. I warn everyone who asks me to review a book that I will not hold back or sway my opinion for personal feelings. If a book is a piece of crap, it is better to know before you continue any further.
Tell her that reviews by friends are frowned on and since she is your friend you don't want to cause any problems by reviewing her book. If she says how would they find out, assure her someone always finds out and you don't want her to be known as one of "those" authors.
My thoughts exactly, and I don't want to known as one of those reviewers. What she writes about is not something I would typically enjoy reading either. I don't like to review books I don't think I will enjoy. It is not fair to the author if I went into a book knowing it wouldn't interest me.
You can always tell her you are willing to give her a private review, just between friends, if she really wants your opinion. Other than that, I don't think there is anything wrong with your refusal.
Also, I remember taking her prom shopping and I honestly thought the dress she wanted made her ass look bigger than it was and tatas smaller. I was fearful for my life!
Not comfortable. Nope, not at all. I have tried in the past and sometimes it has worked. If the book is good, no prob. If it's bad, oh no! Bad situation. I think what I am going to do is read it, and if I like it then I will give it short paragraph long review. That is it though. No promises.
Woman Wearing Cheerleading Outfit Shoots Reviewer Between Eyebrows
The fact that she declined (if I understood you correctly) your offer to find an unbiased review for her makes me wonder if she's feeling sensitive and was hoping for a friendly review.