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    Academic

    English (week
    3 session 1)
    Mariyam Rehan
    Book review

    • Book reviews typically evaluate


    recently-written works. They offer
    a brief description of the text’s
    key points and often provide a
    short appraisal of the strengths
    and weaknesses of the work.
    What should a book review include?

    • Plot summary
    • Thesis statement
    • Critical analysis supported by quotations from the book
    • Reviewer’s opinion based on their critical analysis
    Before you begin to read, consider the
    following elements to include in your review:

    • Author: Who is the author? What else has s/he written? Has this author won
    any awards? What is the author’s typical style?
    • Genre: What type of book is this: fiction, nonfiction, romance, poetry, youth
    fiction, etc.? Who is the intended audience for this work? What is the purpose
    of the work?
    • Title: Where does the title fit in? How is it applied in the work? Does it
    adequately encapsulate the message of the text? Is it interesting?
    Uninteresting?
    Cont.

    • Preface/Introduction/Table of Contents: Does the author provide any


    revealing information about the text in the preface/introduction?
    What judgments or preconceptions do the author provide? How is the
    book arranged: sections, chapters?
    • Book Jacket/Cover/Printing: Book jackets are like mini-reviews. Does the book
    jacket provide any interesting details or spark your interest in some way? Are
    there pictures, maps, or graphs? Do the binding, page cut, or typescript
    contribute or take away from the work?
    As you read, determine how you will structure the summary
    portion or background structure of your review.

    • Characters: Are there characters in the work? Who are the principal
    characters? How do they affect the story? Do you empathize with them?
    • Themes/Motifs/Style: What themes or motifs stand out? How do they
    contribute to the work? Are they effective or not? How would you describe
    this author’s particular style? Is it accessible to all readers or just some?
    Cont.

    • Argument: How is the work’s argument set up? What support does the author
    give for her/findings? Does the work fulfill its purpose/support its argument?
    • Key Ideas: What is the main idea of the work? What makes it good, different,
    or groundbreaking?
    • Quotes: What quotes stand out? How can you demonstrate the
    author’s talent or the feel of the book through a quote?
    WHEN YOU ARE READY TO WRITE

    • Begin with a short summary or background of the work, but do not give too much away.
    • The final portion of your review will detail your opinion of the work. When you are ready to begin your
    review, consider the following:
     Establish a Background and remember that your audience has not read the work; with this in mind, be
    sure to introduce characters and principles carefully and deliberately.
     What kind of summary can you provide of the main points or main characters that will help your readers
    gauge their interest?
     Does the author’s text adequately reach the intended audience?
     Will some readers be lost or find the text too easy?
    Cont.

     Deal only with the most pressing issues in the book. You will not be able to cover every character
    or idea. What principles/characters did you agree or disagree with? What other things might the author
    have researched or considered?
     The purpose of the review is to critically evaluate the text, not just inform the readers about it. Leave
    plenty room for your evaluation by ensuring that your summary is brief. Determine what kind of balance
    to strike between your summary information and your evaluation.
     Choose one or a few points to discuss about the book. What worked well for you? How does this work
    compare with others by the same author or other books in the same genre? What major themes, motifs,
    or terms does the book introduce, and how effective are they? Did the book appeal to you on an
    emotional or logical way?
     Most book reviews include the publisher and price of the book at the end of the article. Some reviews
    also include the year published and ISBN.
    What should a book review include?

    • When making the final touches to your review, carefully verify the following:
    • Double-check the spelling of the author's name(s), character names, special
    terms, and publisher.
    • Try to read from the vantage point of your audience. Is there too
    much/enough summary? Does your argument about the text make sense?
    • Should you include direct quotes from the reading? Do they help support your
    arguments? Double-check your quotes for accuracy.
    Example of a brief Summary
    • Uncle Tom’s Cabin is the story of more than just a runaway slave. It is
    actually a story of several slaves from all levels of the slave society as
    well as that of owners and authorities. When a kind slave-owner finds
    himself struggling for funds, he decides the only way out is to sell a
    young slave boy. When the boy’s mother finds out, she is willing to
    leave her comfortable home and take on the life of a runaway slave.
    The story follows this woman’s escape as well as the journey of the
    slave that is sold and the effect both of these slaves have on the lives
    of the white community

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