Ratings on this site range from Gold (highest) to Plastic (lowest) with several stages in between. These descriptions are loosely based on The Four Ages of Man. I'm very stingy with awarding a Gold ranking, and hopefully will never have to read through an entire Plastic. Most novels will fall in between, but even the Irons have a lot to appreciate. Here is a brief breakdown of their comparative worth:
Gold [90-100%]: A true classic, universally recommended.
Silver [80-90%]: A stunning book, with just a few flaws that prevent it from being perfect.
Brass [70-80%]: Highly worthwhile, but recommended largely to fans of the genre and/or the author.
Iron [60-70%]: Flawed enough to warrant only a tentative recommendation, but not without merit.
Plastic [0-60%]: Best left on the shelf.
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