I do not know. In the sense that based on the sequence the author of the post did put the words into the tags, it seemed the right sequence.

Basically, it created a mess I tried to fix.

I hope he replies soon and sees if the order is correct.

we could waste our time debating which is which

Please, explain 2nd blank

In this question, the author is classifying between two types of critics: one who who criticizes harshly and the other is generous critics meaning not criticizing harshly. So when filling the last blank, we put generous to substitute for the 2nd type of critics.

Carcass please provide a detailed explanation....

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We have two huge clues at the end of the sentence, and you should use them to leverage your options to reach the right solution

I am quite surprised by this book review, and while I am not certain the author of the article intended to be as _________ as she comes across, it’s clear she did not enjoy the novel. During a time when critics of fiction are often excessively __________, however, it is refreshing to read something sincere, however severe it may be.

Now the sentence can be rephrased as

1) I am surprised by the review of the book

2) She did not liked the novel

3) During times when the review can be biased, it can be softened to please the editor or the publisher to sell more copies, and it can be not trustworthy..........

4) However, it is refreshing that even though her review is sincere and honest to the bone, it is also severe

We need blanks that reflect these sentiments

I am not sure that the reviewer wanted to be as severe as she appeared doing the review but also is positive that the review itself is honest in a way really true when usually the reviews of a book are somehow misleading and NOT honest as it is in this case

The only two words that we have to say that the review is severe is B and to show that in general the reviews are not so honest as they should be is to use D. The other review or in general they are generous, or soft or not totally honest

I hope this helps