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How to write a
review
Language
• A review is usually prone to be published in a
magazine or newspaper. As a result:
• You must use a formal or semi-formal
language.
• You must avoid contractions
(isn’t, weren’t, haven’t)
• In reviews you are bound to use the Historic
Present (Present Simple)
Structure
• The review should be divided in three:
• Introduction
• Main body
• Conclusion
Introduction
• In this part you have to mention what you are
writing about. Is it a book? Is it a film? Give an
overall description of it.
• Examples: This well-written book; This fascinating
film is set; It tackles the theme of; It is based
on/written by/directed by; It starts famous actors; It
is the sequel to
Main body
• Expand on the main aspects
(Plot, characters, actors, writing, direction, en
ding, etc)
• Examples: The plot revolves around/tackles/deals
with/focuses on; It has an unexpected twist when;
The film has a start-studded cast; The acting was
moving/ powerful; The descriptions were
disappointing/unconvincing; The plot is gripping/fastmoving/suspense-filled/far-fetched/dull; The
dialogues are witty/touching/unimaginative
Conclusion
• Take into account all the aspects you’ve
mentioned before and give a general
evaluation of it. Would you recommend it?
Why? Why not?
• Examples: This novel will make a fascinating read;
You should definitely watch; A must-read; A novel
you can’t miss reading; All in all it is not worth your
money; On the whole the book fails to; I wouldn’t
recommend it in view of
Throw in some collocations!
Collocations will enhance your writing:

The cast and actors:
• accomplished actor
• consummate professional
• star-studded/all-star cast
• well-deserved reputation

Negative:
• bold experiment
• unmitigated disaster
• dismal failure
• failed attempt

Positive:
• amazing chain/series of events
• suspense builds up
• dazzling display of
• spectacularly successful
• receiving glowing reviews
• highly / thoroughly recommend
• to think highly of
• fire one’s imagination
• awaken one’s interest

General remarks:
• strongly influenced by
• bear the suspense
• heavily influenced by
• hold one’s attention
• lasting impression
• create the atmosphere of
• fiercely criticized
Don’t forget to check!
Once you’ve finished make sure that:
• It is written in the proper language
• It is divided in three sections (The main body
may have several paragraphs)
• Check for mistakes
Good luck!

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Writing a Review

  • 1. How to write a review
  • 2. Language • A review is usually prone to be published in a magazine or newspaper. As a result: • You must use a formal or semi-formal language. • You must avoid contractions (isn’t, weren’t, haven’t) • In reviews you are bound to use the Historic Present (Present Simple)
  • 3. Structure • The review should be divided in three: • Introduction • Main body • Conclusion
  • 4. Introduction • In this part you have to mention what you are writing about. Is it a book? Is it a film? Give an overall description of it. • Examples: This well-written book; This fascinating film is set; It tackles the theme of; It is based on/written by/directed by; It starts famous actors; It is the sequel to
  • 5. Main body • Expand on the main aspects (Plot, characters, actors, writing, direction, en ding, etc) • Examples: The plot revolves around/tackles/deals with/focuses on; It has an unexpected twist when; The film has a start-studded cast; The acting was moving/ powerful; The descriptions were disappointing/unconvincing; The plot is gripping/fastmoving/suspense-filled/far-fetched/dull; The dialogues are witty/touching/unimaginative
  • 6. Conclusion • Take into account all the aspects you’ve mentioned before and give a general evaluation of it. Would you recommend it? Why? Why not? • Examples: This novel will make a fascinating read; You should definitely watch; A must-read; A novel you can’t miss reading; All in all it is not worth your money; On the whole the book fails to; I wouldn’t recommend it in view of
  • 7. Throw in some collocations! Collocations will enhance your writing: The cast and actors: • accomplished actor • consummate professional • star-studded/all-star cast • well-deserved reputation Negative: • bold experiment • unmitigated disaster • dismal failure • failed attempt Positive: • amazing chain/series of events • suspense builds up • dazzling display of • spectacularly successful • receiving glowing reviews • highly / thoroughly recommend • to think highly of • fire one’s imagination • awaken one’s interest General remarks: • strongly influenced by • bear the suspense • heavily influenced by • hold one’s attention • lasting impression • create the atmosphere of • fiercely criticized
  • 8. Don’t forget to check! Once you’ve finished make sure that: • It is written in the proper language • It is divided in three sections (The main body may have several paragraphs) • Check for mistakes