09-18-2007, 09:44 PM
Well, this would be my idea:
A, 5-stars, Excellent: Characters are believable and 3-dimensional, plot is well-written and consistent with good pacing, setting enhances the story without being the central focus.
B, 4-stars, Very good: Each of the characteristics above may not be exceptional but the overall book is still very good.
C, 3-stars, good: An average story, characters may not be well-defined, plot is simple but story may still be worth reading for avid fans.
D, 2-stars, below average: Characters are not well-defined, plot childish and story drags.
F, 1-star, poor: An utter failure, a monkey could have typed this one out.
A, 5-stars, Excellent: Characters are believable and 3-dimensional, plot is well-written and consistent with good pacing, setting enhances the story without being the central focus.
B, 4-stars, Very good: Each of the characteristics above may not be exceptional but the overall book is still very good.
C, 3-stars, good: An average story, characters may not be well-defined, plot is simple but story may still be worth reading for avid fans.
D, 2-stars, below average: Characters are not well-defined, plot childish and story drags.
F, 1-star, poor: An utter failure, a monkey could have typed this one out.