Why didn't I believe other reviewer?
344227
When I finally finished, I thought to myself "What in the heck did I just read?"  I had heard of this on NPR and it sounded interesting so I went ahead and ordered it for my Kindle even though it was given a 3 Star overall rating.  I even read the very insightful (hindsight) review by one gentleman.  Why didn't I listen to my internal voice telling me "You NEVER order books that are rated 3 stars or below"...  Why didn't I take for advice of the other reviewer?  Hardheaded I guess, cause it was on NPR, I suppose.  In any event, please don't waste your money.  It's gross, depressing and doesn't have a satisfying ending to boot!
364805
If you check out all the reviewers they all pretty much have just one review on their accounts, which usually means the author either set up the reviews himself or had some employees of his do it for him, i could be wrong, but it doesnt sound right to me.
4104392
I find it interesting that 90% of the five star reviews are from customers who have only ever reviewed this book, and all the low star reviews are from verified purchasers.  Wish I had figured that out before I bought it, as all the low star reviews were right.  Looks to me like a company/authoring soliciting fake five star reviews...
1235698
Too many false reviews. As someone else noted, the fake reviews really ramp up just before the "deal price" starts. For those who don't know how to check this, just click on the reviewer's name and see how many products they have reviewed. In the case with this product you will see those five star reviews are the first and only product they rated.
501748
I thought this was a GREAT book, but after reading some of the other reviews, I'm beginning to think I have been tricked with this book. I'm new to all this, so if anyone could recommend a good book on the subject,  please e-mail me! Thanx and blessed be all!
1799585
I was drawn to this pair of sandals, (Peshawari style) however I noticed that most reviews & comments seem to be plugged by the seller who is obvioulsy trying to pawn of some sub standard product..Pl notice the earlier reviews & comments on each review seem too un real..even the rewiews are not by some veriffied amazon purchaser..so if I buy it will be at my own risk..
2554367
I have not actually bought this yet but found out about them from my sister who served us a salad with these that was fantastic. I am sure they are great because of that and will be ordering when mt McCormick supply drops - my review is to counter another reviewer who gave 2 stars and said;

"Nothing wrong with the product I just bought the wrong thing for what I was trying to do."

As I stated in my reply to that review, there is nothing that bothers me more than someone who gives a trash review on a product because they ordered the wrong thing! When a product has only 4 reviews and you leave a 2 star review - stating the product was fine - you have relegated this product to struggle. A 2 star review when it accounts for 25% of the reviews can be devastating to a new product. I'm not sure why people insist on leaving negative reviews in situations like this. If there is a level of literacy that allows them to go online and post a review then I would guess they understand the very definition of "PRODUCT" review.
sigh...

disclaimer - I am not some advocate of slighted vendors. In fact, I have spent the last year or so busting and calling out all the fake reviews being left on Amazon. In my quest to point out the broken system it made me even more sensitive to totally inaccurate reviews. I'm not sure whether a bogus positive review or a unjustified negative review is worse for the Amazon community. I just know they both stink!
Why do I even care?I am a shareholder and a customer since 1999.
1506896
Also writing to offset the one star review. I don't understand why people make assumptions like these without actually contacting the seller/maker.
4062252
Books are far to subjective for reviews to the general public.  My review of theoretical particle physics falls to a very small demographic. Hence, my review of any book that may not share wide-spread favor, serves no purpose.
3151918
I ordered this product on the basis of its recommendation, then when I went to read the reviews, I could tell immediately they were bogus reviews, probably all written by the same person... so I'm feeling betrayed by Amazon. I can no longer trust their reviews, I'll have to scrutinize them now very carefully.
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It's easy to miss replies to reviews, so I'll post the author's reply to imareviewer  here:  Matt Carrell 2 years ago:
First off a big thank you for your feedback on Thai Lottery - I'm glad you enjoyed it and I really appreciate the review you posted. Second - I may be the first author to respond to a 1 star review by saying it was totally deserved. The paragraph you referred to is indeed misleading and the product of a piece of shoddy research.... by me. I'm usually meticulous - there's a paragraph in Lottery where I refer to the number of paces between two spots on a stretch of road. I paced it out before I wrote it. So why did I get something which is so much more important so wrong? I have no excuse - it was a misunderstanding. I have now changed the story line (you may still not like it - but the error is expunged) and the republished version is now available on Amazon. If you are willing to share the other errors to which you refer I will happily address those too, I'm easy to find on Facebook or via my web site. Of course I quite understand if you would prefer to leave it there. My apologies and thank you for pointing out the error.

--As for the book itself, it was a thought provoking piece with a good twist - very relevant given todays debate on guns.
3995812
I would have loved to really review your book judiciously and give it the Appropriate star(s) it deserves; however, each time I review something I have purchased this website edits all my reviews - and sometimes denies their postings.  Too bad they ask for reviews but do not allow unbiased opinions.
1795307
Check the other reviews.  See the people saying they got the wrong product?  Happened to me, too.
791468
I think I bought it by accident? I def didn't read. But Ill give it a five-star benefit of the doubt. :)
416810
I read the reviews before I bought this. Some said that this device worked fantastically, while others said that it would be impossible for the device to work.  I'm pretty sure the second characterization -- can't possibly work -- is accurate. I tried to return it, but the shipping would have cost more than the product.
1950044
I purchased this based on the reviews and was disappointed.  I can't help but question the validity of the reviews. This is a collection of short stories and while they are OK, they are not as described by the "readers" who posed reviews.
2125255
Maybe it is too soon to tell, doesn't work for me, or what. Don't you have to first believe it in your own head in order for it to work? I bought so many from this creator, it is hard to give them all equal time. And, if so, how do you know which program was the one that worked?