This document provides guidance on how to write an effective book review in 4 paragraphs. The first paragraph introduces the book's genre and intended audience. The second paragraph shares the reviewer's personal opinions and how the book relates to their life. The third paragraph is a descriptive summary of the book in 3 phases without spoilers. The fourth paragraph discusses the author, purpose, awards, additional information, and provides a conclusion. Overall, the document outlines the key components of a successful book review.
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Introductory Paragraph; hook, anecdote, logical appeals
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Thesis #1 - Malcolm Gladwell has penned a fascinating book which is certain to revolutionize how we evaluate the world and the near one-hundred thousand day-to-day decisions that impact our life.
Thesis #2 – Malcolm Gladwell has penned a book which trivializes the complex nature of life and death decisions and erroneously dismisses the notions of pensive reflection and erudite study.
1. Summarize the book. You need to describe what the book is about in enough detail that someone who hasn’t read the book has a clear idea of the topic the author is addressing, the parameters of the book, and how the book is organized. If you don’t give your reader some idea what the book is about, then you may lose your reader when you start analyzing the book. Note that a chapter-by-chapter summary of the book is not needed. A general summary of the main points will be sufficient.
A summary tends to be logical since you are reporting on what the book is about.
• Topic sentence that alludes to your thesis sentence and leads into your summary
Summary here
Brief one sentence summary of the summary above and transition into the Gladwell’s purpose
2. Identify the author’s purpose. What does your author want to accomplish with this book? What audience is the book intended for? Your author may want to fill a gap in psychology and how our subconscious works by examining a topic that other historians have neglected, or your author may have an interpretation of the chosen subject that differs substantially from previous books on the subject - your author is trying to accomplish something with the book; you need to figure out what it is!
Use logical and possible ethical appeals here
• Topic sentence that alludes to the thesis statement and introduces the author’s purpose
Paragraph #1
Brief one sentence summary of the author’s purpose and transition into whether Gladwell was successful in stating his purpose or not.
You may use logical and emotional appeals here
Argue that the author does in fact accomplish what he set out to do with this book .You may also argue to the contrary.
Paragraph #2
One sentence summary of valid purpose or not and then transition into your theme discussion.
2. Identify the author’s theme or themes. During the course of the book, the author will probably develop several themes. Does the author have an issue that he or she keeps raising? A point or idea that recurs throughout the book? These are the author’s themes - arguments that the author particularly wants to emphasize. Essentially, you will begin to decide if they hold water or not.
You should use primarily logical appeals here since you are reporting details
• Topic sentence that alludes to your thesis statement and introduces the author’s themes.
Paragraph #1 on themes
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BOOK REVIEWS How to write a book review There are two .docxmoirarandell
BOOK REVIEWS: How to write a book review
There are two approaches to book reviewing:
Descriptive reviews give the essential information about a book. This is done with description and
exposition, by stating the perceived aims and purposes of the author, and by quoting striking passages
from the text.
Critical reviews describe and evaluate the book, in terms of accepted literary and historical standards,
and supports this evaluation with evidence from the text. The following pointers are meant to be
suggestions for writing a critical review.
Basic requirements
To write a critical review, the reviewer must know two things:
Knowing the work under review: This demands not only attempting to understand the author's purpose
and how the component parts of the work contribute to that purpose, but also knowledge of the
author: his/her nationality, time period, other works etc.
Requirements of the genre: This means understanding the art form and how it functions. Without such
context, the reviewer has no historical or literary standard upon which to base an evaluation.
Reviewing essentials
Description of the book. Sufficient description should be given so that the reader will have some
understanding of the author's thoughts. This account is not a summary. It can be woven into the critical
remarks.
Discuss the author. Biographical information should be relevant to the subject of the review and
enhance the reader's understanding of the work under discussion.
Appraise the book. A review must be a considered judgment that includes:
a statement of the reviewer's understanding of the author's purpose
how well the reviewer feels the author's purpose has been achieved
evidence to support the reviewer's judgement of the author' achievement.
While you read:
Read the book with care.
Highlight quotable passages.
Note your impressions as you read.
Allow time to assimilate what you read so that the book can be seen in perspective.
Keep in mind the need for a single impression which must be clear to the reader.
The review outline
A review outline gives you an over-all grasp of the organization of the review, to determine the central
point your review will make, to eliminate inessentials or irrelevancies, and to fill in gaps or omissions.
Examine the notes you have made and eliminate those with no relationship to your central
thesis.
By organizing your discussion topics into groups, aspects of the book will emerge: e.g., theme,
character, structure, etc.
Write down all the major headings of the outline and fill in the subdivisions.
All parts should support your thesis or central point.
First draft
Opening paragraphs set the tone of the paper. Possible introductions usually make a statement about
the:
Thesis
Authorial purpose
Topicality of the work or its significance
Comparison of the work to others by the same author or within the same genre.
Writing a book review involves critically analyzing a book and providing a summary of its content, style, and overall impact. Here are some steps to follow when writing a book review:
Begin with a brief summary: Start by providing a brief summary of the book, including the main plot, characters, and setting. This will help your readers to understand the context of your review.
Discuss the author’s writing style: Analyze the author’s writing style, including the use of language, pacing, and tone. Consider whether the writing is engaging and effective in conveying the intended message.
Evaluate the plot and characters: Discuss the plot and characters in depth, assessing their development, believability, and complexity. Consider how the author uses these elements to convey themes or ideas.
Consider the book’s impact: Reflect on the impact the book had on you as a reader, and consider its relevance to contemporary issues or broader themes.
Provide a final verdict: End your review by providing a final verdict on the book. Did you enjoy it? Would you recommend it to others? Be sure to explain your reasoning.
Remember to support your analysis with evidence from the book, and avoid including spoilers that could ruin the reading experience for others. Also, be mindful of your audience and their interests, as this will affect the tone and focus of your review.
3. What is a Book Review ?
A written opinion of what you think of a certain book
as well as an accompanying summary
A form of literary criticism in which a book is
analyzed based on content, style and merit
4. Purpose of a Book Review
• The book review is assigned to develop analytical
skills.
• To depict the content, regardless of the type of
fiction, non-fiction, historical, technical or critical
book.
• To discuss the content of the book and provide
analysis of what he/she had read, and deduce if the
author managed to reveal the core and achieved
the purpose of the book.
• To speculate on the topic
5. A Good Book Review . . .
Gives a statement telling the genre and what types
of people would enjoy reading this book.
Gives your personal opinions and thoughts about
the book and relates the book to your personal life.
Gives a brief summary of what goes on in the book
but not giving a way the final event ( to do this, you
usually just say a question such as “Who will win
the vigorous battle between ________ and
______? Read the book to find out !
Leaves the reader in suspense
6. The professional reviewer does not just have to read
and scrutinize the text, but to realize concealed,
implied meaning the author obviously had dropped
hints about. Skilled book reviewers' explanations
make the reader feel this “that is just what I thought”
sensation.
7. While reading the book…
Scan the Table of Contents, it can help understand
how the book is organized and will aid in
determining the author's main ideas and how they
are developed - chronologically, topically, etc.
8. How to Begin a Review…
Ask yourself the following questions…
Why did the author write on this subject rather than on some other subject? The
Goals
From what point of view is the work written?
Was the author trying to give information, to explain something technical, to convince
the reader of a belief’s validity by dramatizing it in action?
What is the general field or genre, and how does the book fit into it?
Who is the intended audience?
What is the author's style? Is it formal or informal? (Evaluate the quality of the
writing style by using some of the following terms: coherence, clarity, originality,
convincibility, correct use of technical words, conciseness, fullness of development,
fluidity.) Does it suit the intended audience?
How did the book affect you? Were any previous ideas you had on the subject
changed, abandoned, or reinforced due to this book? How is the book related to your
own course or personal agenda? What personal experiences you've had relate to the
subject?
How well has the book achieved its goal?
Would you recommend this book or article to others? Why?
The solutions will give you a basis for the review
9. Other points to consider
How does this book compare to other books on the
same subject? Does it present a unique perspective
or new research?
Does the book have illustrations? A list of references
or a bibliography? An index? Are there any other
features? Are they effective and useful?
Does the author suggest areas for further research or
discussion?
What has been left out?
11. Paragraph 1
The first paragraph follows the title and author.
In the 1st paragraph, you will need to include the
genre, and what type of people the book is geared
towards
12. Paragraph 2
In the 2nd paragraph you want to include your
personal opinions about the book and how parts
relate to your personal life
This paragraph is strictly about you and your
thoughts, and enjoyments
13. Paragraph 3
Your 3rd paragraph is the longest of all of your
paragraphs.
You will give a descriptive yet brief summary of at
least 9 sentences but no more that 15 sentences.
You must go through phases 1 through 3
(see next slide)
14. Paragraph 3-PLANNER
For your summary, you will need to design a phases
planner
Phase 1 Phase 2
Talk about the main events in the 1st Talk about the main events and the
Quarter of the book problems that occur during the 2nd Quarter
of the book. Talk about the major problem
Phase 3 Phase 4
Talk about the 3rd Quarter and the steps You don’t talk about this phase in your
leading up to the solution paragraph 3 but you must just plan it
15. Paragraph 4
This is your last required paragraph
Talk about the following;
Author
Author’s purpose
Awards Book has Received
Additional Info About the Book
Closing
REMEMBER-WHAT EVER YOUR WRITE IN THE LAST
PARAGRAPH IS WHAT MOST PEOPLE WILL COMMONLY
REMEMBER.
16. Putting It All Together
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