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Article #65: Book Reviews 101

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






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