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