By: Julia Aidan
Submitted: 2010-06-17 11:20:46 | Word Count: 472
After publication of a book or at times prior to it book reviews of the particular publication are written by reviewers and published in newspapers/magazines. This is done to acquaint the public about the contents and quality of the book. However, a good book review usually describes, analyzes and evaluates the book. It also should convey an opinion, supporting it with data from the book. Book review with opinions of eminent critics is good for marketing
To write a good book review certain basic features are to be included for these attributes will be of aid to people interested in buying/reading the book or not.
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- The background of the author as well as any general details available about the book should be mentioned, as they may be useful to the reader. Keep the introduction short, as the reader of the review would be interested in your estimation of the book.
- Description about characters and normal event to be outlined and the interesting part. This area of the book review indicates to the book lover what he or she is going to find in the book, and thus make the choice.
- Your opinion is broadened in the review. Your estimation should be personal and mention what you believe of the book. Has the author succeeded in expressing his/her thoughts and been able to drive home the point. What was the method of writing? If it is a fiction, are the plot and characters believable?. Was the story sensible, funny or sad? The writing is modern or traditional. Keep your comments reasonably concise and make relevant points without giving away too much.
- In concluding, tie up all the strands in final paragraph with your overall impression of the book. Give your final comment as to why people should buy the book or ignore it. Certain specific information's like price, number of pages, publisher's details and availability of the book can also be mentioned.
- The method and length of a review and its presentation are the other basic aspects of writing a good book review. The two basic approaches of writing a book review and presenting your opinion is to either write a free flowing piece covering all the points or to clearly divide your opinion to distinctive sections with headings on top. Free flowing approach is expressive and satisfying but difficult to write unless you are a excellent writer. New entrants to book review writing or less talented writers can use the second method of distinct sections, for it is easier to write. This also makes the review easy to read and enables the readers to select specific points that may interest them.
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