MY RATINGS

 

As I review materials for recommendation, it occurs to me that it might be helpful for me to have a rating system to communicate my relative ratings for the materials reviewed. 

Let me say, I'm not a huge fan of making categorical judgments about the quality or worth of a work of art or other creative endeavor. To my mind, aesthetics is too subjective an area to make such judgments with any degree of confidence, We like what we like. Regardless of the criteria we invent to justify them. So my rating system is just that: my subjective opinion.

(Because most Americans are familiar with the traditional letter grade designations, I've decided to use them as part of my framework.)

A = Loved it. Near perfect in my opinion, Highly recommended.

B = Liked it. Good, but might have some quibbles with it. Recommended.

C= Meh. So-so. Has some elements I liked, but overall didn't fly for me. Your mileage may vary (YMMV).

D= Didn't Liked It. Found nothing in it that really appealed to me. Not recommended.

F= Hated It. Found aspects of it offensive and/or seriously defective. Warning you off.

I = Verdict out. Don't know what to make of it. No recommendation whatsoever.

Fractional values are used for works that I have a primary feeling about, but which may shade a little towards the next value up or down. For instance: an A- might indicate "I loved it, but might have some quibbles about it" or a B+ might indicate "I liked it overall, and there were aspects to it that elevated it beyond mere Like."

Take it for what it's worth . . . .