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This document provides guidance on how to write a book review in 3-4 sentences. It explains that a book review is an analysis and evaluation of a book, reflecting the reviewer's personal opinions. It should include the title, author, genre, a brief description of the plot without spoilers, and whether the reviewer recommends it and why. The review should be written in the present tense and provide enough information to interest potential readers without summarizing the entire story.

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Book review
What is a book review? 0 It isn’t a summary, but an analysis and an evaluation of the book. • It’s personal and reflects the opinions of the reviewer.
Opening paragraph Body Conclusion
Title Author Genre How you feel about the story tragedy, biography, fable, realistic fiction, historical fiction, mystery, thriller, comedy
How you feel about the story: Positive: gripping, interesting, amazing, intriguing, captivating, mysterious, hilarious, fascinating, inspiring Negative: boring, predictable
I read a book recently called (title). It’s a (genre) by (author) and it’s really (adjective) (title), by (author) is a (genre) about … Do you believe in ghosts? In (title), , (author) shows that … The Spy thriller S.James fascinating The Secret John Carter historical fiction Death Paul Stern A hooking question
Mention the setting (where it takes place), the time, the characters. Say what the story is about, but don’t tell how it ends!
Most of the action takes place in ………… The main character is …………, who works for the American government. a small town in Alabama Oliver He is a strange and reserved man who lives with Jane, his wife, a nice and gentle woman in her late forties. When Jane suddenly disappears, his neighbours suspect that he has killed her. in the late nineteen century (Describe the main characters) (The plot: what the story is about) USE PRESENT TENSES
Do you recommend it? Why? Make a comment on the book. Did you like it? Why?
(Title) really grabbed me and I read until it was finished. I couldn't put it down. I highly recommend this book because it deals with the world of the supernatural and I have always loved reading about this subject. You get totally involved with the characters.

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  • 2. What is a book review? 0 It isn’t a summary, but an analysis and an evaluation of the book. • It’s personal and reflects the opinions of the reviewer.
  • 4. Title Author Genre How you feel about the story tragedy, biography, fable, realistic fiction, historical fiction, mystery, thriller, comedy
  • 5. How you feel about the story: Positive: gripping, interesting, amazing, intriguing, captivating, mysterious, hilarious, fascinating, inspiring Negative: boring, predictable
  • 6. I read a book recently called (title). It’s a (genre) by (author) and it’s really (adjective) (title), by (author) is a (genre) about … Do you believe in ghosts? In (title), , (author) shows that … The Spy thriller S.James fascinating The Secret John Carter historical fiction Death Paul Stern A hooking question
  • 7. Mention the setting (where it takes place), the time, the characters. Say what the story is about, but don’t tell how it ends!
  • 8. Most of the action takes place in ………… The main character is …………, who works for the American government. a small town in Alabama Oliver He is a strange and reserved man who lives with Jane, his wife, a nice and gentle woman in her late forties. When Jane suddenly disappears, his neighbours suspect that he has killed her. in the late nineteen century (Describe the main characters) (The plot: what the story is about) USE PRESENT TENSES
  • 9. Do you recommend it? Why? Make a comment on the book. Did you like it? Why?
  • 10. (Title) really grabbed me and I read until it was finished. I couldn't put it down. I highly recommend this book because it deals with the world of the supernatural and I have always loved reading about this subject. You get totally involved with the characters.