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Two websites restrict reviews of JD Vance's book after savage critiques [View all]
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/vance-book-reviews-restrict-amazon-b2999354.htmlOn Friday, The Daily Beast reported that Amazon restricted reviews of the vice president’s new book to verified purchasers only, leaving the tome with just seven reviews: six five-stars and one two-star. On Goodreads, which is owned by Amazon, reviews were disabled entirely. A pop-up message informs viewers that "rating this book is temporarily unavailable." No prior ratings for the book are visible.
Both groups are connected to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos who has been cozying up to President Donald Trump in recent months.
The X account @HQNewsNow, affiliated with former Vice President Kamala Harris, posted an apparent screenshot from Goodreads on Thursday, writing: "Reviews have been turned off for JD Vance's book after it received numerous 1-star reviews."
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