1 Star Archives | The Trusty Bookmark

An archive of all books I’ve reviewed that have received 1 Star and thus fit my Review Policy criterion: “Sigh. Unfortunate use of time.”

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Book Review: The Hard Thing About Hard Things – Ben Horowitz

Coupled with my issues with the overall structure, this book’s content was neither my style nor provided information I found useful. I cannot recommend it.

Book Review: The Hard Thing About Hard Things – Ben HorowitzRead More

Your advice is going to help better my writing, not only for this project but for any others; being a first time writer, this type of advice is very valuable. I am beyond grateful for your help. Read more → “Developmental Editing Testimonial: Andre B.”

Andre B.

Kimberly did a fantastic job of analyzing my manuscript [and] she was available for all of my questions. I would use her again, without question. Read more → “Manuscript Critique Testimonial: Glen G.”

Glen G.

The entire experience was fantastic, beginning with the initial correspondence where Kimberly asked questions regarding my inspiration for the book and specific areas she should focus on. Read more → “Developmental Edit Testimonial: Kelsey P.”

Kelsey P.

The editorial letter was more than I ever could have asked for. Everything was written out very well and organized so that it was so easy to go back through and see what they were talking about. Read more → “Developmental Edit Testimonial: Alexis C.”

Alexis C.

Kimberly’s beta read was thorough, thoughtful, and invigorating. The depth and perceptiveness of her commentary blew me away. Read more → “Developmental Edit (Beta Read) Testimonial: Paul H.”

Paul H.

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