Review: A glimpse into the world of an Amazon Top Reviewer...
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 9, 2014
I've been posting reviews casually at Amazon for a few years now, and it took me a long time to realize that reviewers were ranked.  Once I realized there was a ranking system, I felt "in awe" of the top reviewers and wondered how they managed to write so many helpful reviews.When I saw this book I immediately bought it, because I've never seen a book on this subject before, and I honestly wondered what it is like to be a top reviewer and what kind of experiences the author has had.I wasn't sure what to expect - would it be a memoir of sorts, or a book of tips for how to improve one's reviews?  It turned out to be a book about Rebecca's experiences with Amazon from the time she wrote her first review.  She shares how her love of reviewing began, the types of products she reviews, the books she enjoys, the comments she gets from authors and Amazon customers, why she loves reviewing, glimpses into her schedule, hopes, and dreams, her beliefs, and even some of the negative comments she receives.It was also interesting to read about the publicity she received from being a Top Reviewer, and the many requests she receives from authors and companies to review their products - and of course, how she handles all these requests.I enjoyed the author's viewpoint of reviewing - she tries to only review what she loves, and she endeavors to be as positive as she can in her reviews.  I felt validated when I read that because I, too, try to be positive and kind in my reviews whenever possible.I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn what it's like to be a top reviewer, and also to authors who would like to understand the book reviewer's point of view.