Married couples who quarrel bitterly every day may really need each other as deeply as those who appear to be desperately in love.
Edward AbbeyRead
It is always dishonest for a reviewer to review the author instead of the author's book.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Reviewing a book should focus on its content, not the author's personal life or character.
Edward Abbey emphasizes the importance of integrity and objectivity in literary criticism. He argues that a review should evaluate the work itself rather than be influenced by preconceived notions about the author, suggesting that critics should judge based solely on the merits of the book and its message.
Themes
ReviewHonestyLiterary CriticismObjectivityIntegrity
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the ethics of book reviews at a literary event.
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