5 Cups - Ultra Rare Extraordinary Read. Not many books will be rated a 5.  It is a superior work!

4 Cups - Outstanding Great Read. It is not excellent, but it is certainly worth reading. You'll enjoy this book very much. This book should be at the top of your list.

3 Cups - A Good Read. This is a good to read book.  It is the sort of book that you enjoy while you are reading it. When compared to others it is good but not amazing.

2 Cups - The book has several problems. If a book receives a two cup rating, then the reviewer did not like it. You ask why? Maybe the book was so confusing with the characters, the reviewer could not keep up; or the plot did not make sense; or the book was long and drawn out.

1 Cup - The book very poor read. Reading this book is a waste of your time.