It seems to me that a book review should not be a means to HURT the author of the increminated book -- kill his/her career; damage his/her scientific reputation; take a personal revenge; have a shot at the press that did not accept to publish your 'great' book; etc. -- but a place to show the challenging, pioneering, aspect of this book.

I am sure there was another way to present the good things about the book of Mercedes Agulló without demeaning her in such a despicable manner. We do not need inquisitors in our field of studies, we need mentors, guides, visionnaries, who will make us all feel better thru their enlightened comments. After reading a solid, constructive, positive, review of a book, I personally feel more knowledgeable. After reading THAT one, I felt disgusted and ashamed as a fellow scholar.

Alain Saint-Saëns