Another way to evaluate a book....

[namvet73]

A review of a reviewer who reviews reviewers!

Look for Ross Bartlett reviews and venom
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/cm/member-reviews/-/AI5CFOPHQXROO/1/ref=cm_cr_auth/002-3852604-2594409

Apply the following math:
Subtract the number of stars he gives from 5 and you probably have the overall review. 5 - <Number of Stars> = Probable value of book to most other people.

This reviewer on Amazon has a consistent habit of reviewing books critical of the Bush administration as a 1 star. OK, I'll grant that most rightees will do that.

But, he also has the gall to criticize other reviewers, even large numbers of reviewers who do not share his opinion.

Also notice that his reviews are usually found very unhelpful. For example, the book: "Reason: Why Liberals Will Win the Battle for America"
by Robert Reich, he gave one star.
Only 9 out of 169 (5%) people found his review useful. That speaks well of the book more than the overall average does.

On a book he liked: "Angels & Demons" by Dan Brown
He wrote: "I couldn't believe the petty little criticisms on the part of the 'reviewers' below."

Some people never cease to amaze me.

Have fun!