How to Write a Good Book Review
Book reviews are written and published prior to its release. This is done to enlighten the public about the contents and excellence of the book. However, a good book review usually describes, analyzes and evaluates the book. It also should suggest an opinion, supporting it with data from the book. Today, book review has also become a marketing tool, as favorable opinions by eminent reviewers increase the sales of the book
To write a good book evaluation certain basic features are to be included for these attributes will be of use to people interested in buying/reading the book or not.
– The background of the author as well as any general details available about the book should be mentioned, as they may be useful to the reader. Keep the introduction precise, as the reader of the review would be interested in your view of the book.
– Briefly outline the plot, characters and general events but take care not to reveal the surprises that might be crucial to the story. This part of the book review indicates to the book lover what he or she is going to find in the book, and hence make the choice.
– Then comes your opinion that represents the bulk of your review. Your view should be personal and mention what you believe of the book. Whether the author is clear in perception. What was the approach of writing? If it is a fiction, are the plot and characters believable?. Was the story practical, funny or sad? Did the author follow the traditional way of writing or conjure up something new. Keep your comments reasonably short and make relevant points without revealing too much.
– Conclusion should be concise and touch all the points made in the review. Give your final observation as to why people should buy the book or ignore it. Price and availability may be mentioned.
– The style and length of a review and its presentation are the other basic aspects of writing a good book review. You may support the viewpoint of the author or disagree with him. Free flowing approach is expressive and satisfying but difficult to write unless you are a good writer. New entrants to book review writing or less talented writers can use the second method of distinct sections, for it is easier to write. This also makes the review easy to read and enables the readers to pick specific points that may interest them.
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