Accessibility:
⭐ = this text has multiple major barriers to readability
⭐⭐ = this text has one major barrier to readability - cost, physical size, length, old-fashioned or unfamiliar language, required prior knowledge, etc.
⭐⭐⭐ = if you’re committed, you can stick through this text
⭐⭐⭐⭐ = the text has no particular barrier to reading
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ = this text was written to be accessible
Essentiality:
⭐ = you could go your whole life without reading this and not lose out a bit
⭐⭐ = the text may contribute something, but it’s quite niche
⭐⭐⭐ = this text can be a real building-block of knowledge
⭐⭐⭐⭐ = this text is essential in its field
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ = everyone should read this
Quality:
⭐ = you’ll have to find your own reasons to enjoy this one, because I haven’t discovered them yet
⭐⭐ = either controversial, love-it-or-hate-it, or just uninspiring and forgettable
⭐⭐⭐ = worth a read
⭐⭐⭐⭐ = really well-made or creative
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ = a phenomenal piece that reexamines and redefines what it means to write
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