| Here are 9 simple steps to keep in mind when | | | | setting to drive the plot? |
| creating a book review. Any kind of book review, | | | | 5. What genre is the book? Does it live up to that |
| either written or via web video, explores the main | | | | genre? If it is a mystery, did it keep you guessing? |
| aspects of the book, along with more specific | | | | Or, if for instance a how-to book, could one follow |
| examples. | | | | the instructions and perform the tasks described? |
| However, a good book review is not simply a book | | | | 6. Let people know how you related to the book. Did |
| report or a summary - it goes a step further and | | | | it make you laugh or cry? Try to share some |
| connects the book to the world around us. | | | | highlights of the book without giving away too much. |
| Some things to keep in mind when reviewing a book: | | | | Share your personal connection with the book. It |
| 1. State the name of the book, author and publication | | | | makes the review interesting, and gives the person |
| information exactly. This seems simple, but is sadly | | | | watching or reading your review a sense of who you |
| often botched. | | | | are. |
| 2. Do your research and read the book carefully. | | | | 7. You dont have to, in a general sort of way, love |
| Dont review the book if you havent completely read | | | | the book youre reviewing. Be specific and give |
| it. | | | | specific examples out of the book that support your |
| 3. Never give away the whole story. The goal is to | | | | opinion. |
| entice readers with your review. Let them know | | | | 8. Have you read other titles by the author? |
| what the book is about; while leaving them wanting | | | | Comparing the title you are reviewing to other books |
| more. | | | | by the same author will help people gauge their |
| 4. What is the theme of the book? If a work of | | | | interest in the book. |
| fiction, how does the author use characters and | | | | 9. |