Book Review

• Book review


  A form of critique that analyzes and evaluates a specific book based on content, style, and merit
• context of a book review

  1. Description of what the book is about

  2. Intentions of the author

  3. Appropriateness to the audience

  4. Measurement if the author achieves his aims

  5. Comparison to other materials in the same genre
• Good book review


  • Presents a constructive criticism about the book or an article
  • Not full of negative comments
  • Shows the strength and weaknesses of the book
  • Does not include typographical errors or minor details that may have occurred in writing or publishing of the book
• Tips in writing a book review

  1. Read and review the book that you like

  2. Be objective

  3. Start with a brief description of the book

  4. Rate the book

  5. End with a recommendation