How to Write a Book Review

How to Write a Great Short Book Review

Include all of this information for every book review.

1. Author (add in other books by author), title, publishing information, type of book (fiction, nonfiction, biography, autobiography), theme or topic.

2. General problem the book addresses, compare to other books on topic.

3. Brief summary of content

4. Nonfiction book
Overview with paraphrases and quotations

Fiction
Brief recap of the story line. Don't give away anything that takes away reader's suspense.

5. Your reactions to the book
Interesting, fun escape, memorable, helpful, instructive? Why?

6. Do you disagree or agree with the author? Why?

7. Do you recommend the book?

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