Whose book is this?
It's mine. Why do you ask?
Could I borrow it? I've been wanting to read it.
Certainly, but I warn you. It's not as good as they say.
What's the matter with it?
Well, for one thing, the story is poorly constructed. And the characters in the story are more like paper dolls than living people.
That's strange. Usually that writer does a good job. I've read four of his books and thought they were all well done.
I've enjoyed reading his books, but he failed this time.
What did the review say?
They were mixed-- some good, some bad. My review, bad!