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How to write a book review?
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2 What is a book review? Form of literary criticism Commentary
Not a summery Reviews are brief Standard reviews range words 2
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Step 1: things to be done prior to Reading
Things to be done before book reading: Title Preface Table of contents Genre Purpose of writing that book- Thesis Book’s format, layout etc What sources have been implemented (Bibliography ) Review the book you read; Not the book you wish to read 3
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Step 2: How to read a book? Title,Author,Place,Publisher,Publication date, Edition, pages, special features (atlas etc), Price, ISBN Reading the book multiple times (if possible) Taking notes- just brain storming the impressions Considering the genera of book: Does it fit to its field of study or not? Inferring the main themes 4
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5 Step 2: How to read a book? Observing the writing style
Conventional/Unique Is it philosophical or common? Or Religious or secular ? Finding Coherence Does all the segments link? Diction Simple or Flowery- Does it fit the theme? Considering it as a success Does it achieve the purpose? 5
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How to write a book review?
Creating the first draft Introduction Outline of the plot/brief summery Criticism- merits/demerits Wrap up the review 6
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How to write a book review?
Polishing/refining a review Re-read and revise Get feed back Submit your best one 7
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That’s All from me Thank you
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