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I dont read reviews because by then its too late - whatever anyone says, the book wont change. It is written
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"I don't read reviews because by then it's too late - whatever anyone says, the book won't change. It is written"

- Jeanette Winterson

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This quote by Jeanette Winterson speaks to the concept that as soon as a book is composed, it is ended up and can not be altered. No matter what reviews or opinions are expressed about the book, it will remain the very same. Winterson is suggesting that checking out reviews is a waste of time because the book will not be changed by them. She is stressing the importance of the creative procedure and the finality of the composed work. This quote also talks to the concept that evaluations are subjective and can be biased. Winterson is recommending that readers ought to form their own viewpoints about a book, instead of relying on the viewpoints of others. Eventually, Winterson is emphasizing the significance of the creative procedure and the finality of the written work. She is recommending that readers must form their own viewpoints about a book, rather than depending on the viewpoints of others.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Jeanette Winterson somewhere between August 27, 1959 and today. He/she was a famous Novelist from United Kingdom. The author also have 47 other quotes.

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