1. 1A1 English 18 th December, 2014 How to write a book review

2. Book Review: Structure Your book reviews should be divided into four paragraphs: Paragraph 1: Introduction. Paragraph 2: Description of the plot. Paragraph 3: Evaluation. Paragraph 4: Recommendation.

3. Book Review: Introduction Write down: 1.The title of the book. 2.Author’s name. 3.Publisher’s name. 4.Number of pages in the book. Include a brief outline of the subject matter.

4. Book Review: Description Give summary of the plot/storyline. Mention main characters/setting/themes. Do not give away the ending of the story!

5. Book Review: Evaluation What are the book’s strengths? What are the book’s weaknesses? Comment on the author’s style of writing. Is it simple or complex? Comment on the way the author describes people and places. Is the story believable/ predictable, etc? Concentrate on what you enjoyed.

6. Book Review: Recommendation What age group does the book appeal to? Would the book appeal to someone with an interest science fiction, horror, history, fantasy, romance, comedy, etc?