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How to write a book review
A book review is a critical appraisal of a book where the reviewer analyzes the content, subject, purpose, and style of the book. Book reviews give the prospective readers a glimpse of what to expect in the book and also shows them what others felt about it. The analysis that is presented in a book review is that of the reviewer and is, therefore, subjective in nature and depends much on the perceptions of the reviewer. The following paragraphs contain pointers that are helpful while writing a book review.
- Begin the review by mentioning the facts about the book such as the title of the book, name of the author, price of the book, name of the publishing company, and the genre the book belongs to.
- Introduce the author to your readers. Talk briefly about the author and the previous published works of the author.
- Introduce the book to your readers. Give a background of the book that you are reviewing, explain what the title means, and mention how the book is relevant to the genre it belongs to.
- Summarize the contents of the book. Create a right balance between the summary and the description; do not narrate the entire book because the work of writing is more successful if the suspense is retained till the end. Maintain the essence of the book throughout the description.
- Analyze the book. Give your view on the following points and present your arguments convincingly:
- The audience that the book is intended for
- The theme of the book
- The plot and the characters
- The style and language of writing
Interpret and critique through research!
Research the background of the author, and the subjects and plot that the author has employed. It helps you to gain an insight into the author's mind and perspective, and enables you to present a well-rounded review.
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