I guess people are different that way. I like to know as little as possible about a story (book, game, movie...) before experiencing it. The ideal review before* reading would simply be "read this". The problem is that such a review would only be effective if it was given by someone I trust, and it was given for me personally. People are too different. But any other review does contain some spoilers.
I don't mind-re-experiencing a story, though, but it's a different thing. I think this is also related to the fact that I find multiple endings/paths less interesting than most people. (Or at least most reviewers/vocal people.)
* The ideal review of something I already have played/watched/read would be quite detailed. It'd offer opinions for me to compare against my own, and it'd share insights in the art it's reviewing. Why is this thing good? Why is that thing less effective?
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