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DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL,GANDHIDHAM
                          DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
                              SESSION 2012-13
                          BOOK REVIEW FORMAT


      Name of the Book, Author
      Summary of the Plot/ Story
      Your personal experiences
      Your opinion
      Your recommendation


Steps to Follow When Writing a Book Review:

(Note: You do not have to answer every question; these are only suggestions to guide
your writing.)

1. Write at least 3-4 sentences about the plot

 What was the story about?
 Who were the main characters?
 What did the main characters do in the story?
 Did the main characters run into any problems?
 Did the main characters have any adventures?
 Who was your favorite character? Why?

2. Your personal experiences

 Could you relate to any of the characters in the story?
 Have you ever done some of the things or felt some of the same things that the
characters did?

3. Your opinion

  Did you like the book?
  What was your favorite part of the book?
  Do you have a least favorite part of the book?
  If you could change something in the book, what would it be?
(If you wish you could change the ending, remember not to tell the ending to the
story you read!)

4. Your recommendation

 Would you recommend this book to another person?
 What type of person would like this book?

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Book review format

  • 1. DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL,GANDHIDHAM DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH SESSION 2012-13 BOOK REVIEW FORMAT Name of the Book, Author Summary of the Plot/ Story Your personal experiences Your opinion Your recommendation Steps to Follow When Writing a Book Review: (Note: You do not have to answer every question; these are only suggestions to guide your writing.) 1. Write at least 3-4 sentences about the plot What was the story about? Who were the main characters? What did the main characters do in the story? Did the main characters run into any problems? Did the main characters have any adventures? Who was your favorite character? Why? 2. Your personal experiences Could you relate to any of the characters in the story? Have you ever done some of the things or felt some of the same things that the characters did? 3. Your opinion Did you like the book? What was your favorite part of the book? Do you have a least favorite part of the book? If you could change something in the book, what would it be? (If you wish you could change the ending, remember not to tell the ending to the story you read!) 4. Your recommendation Would you recommend this book to another person? What type of person would like this book?