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How To Write A Good Book Review
Newest Review: ... me what the book is ABOUT. I don't mean the plot (it's just been covered above). I mean a theme. A subject. A message. A point. Of course, many genre books have nothing of the sort, they are pure escapist entertainment, storytelling for the story's sake and it's fine (but say it in your review!). This is a difficult one to balance, because some reviews, especially of of more high-brow stuff ... more  ... tend to go along an analysis route which I think is a wrong thing for a consumer review (and yes, I have been guilty of this too). Analysis is good in a coursework essay, but it's not really a point of a review. So saying "'Enduring Love' can b...more |
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How To Write A Good Book Review: Brilliant Books, Persuasive Plots, Superb Stylists, Amazing ... (2572 words)
by MagdaDH - written on 08.11.06 (Very useful, 725 readings)
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As a newly appointed half of a book guide, I cannot possibly miss the chance to write an advisory review. It's quite scary as there is already five proper 'How to Write A Good Book Review' opinions up on the site and pretty much all of them are great, not surprising as they come from from amongst the best review writers that dooyoo had the fortune to host in its few years history. But I will do it, what the hell. I will not try to tell to give you rules, but I will tell you what I - personally, myself - like. Tell me what the book is like. This is the most important thing. Of course, 'to tell what it is like' is a very general goal and ...
It's not that hard! (Update) (1996 words)
by Mauri - written on 12.12.02 (Very useful, 3703 readings)
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I've been the guide for the books and magazine category for a while now and I thought I'd dust down and update this review. Needless to say this is not the only review you can read on the subject. The first thing to remember is that there is no right or wrong way of writing a book/magazine review! This might seem like useless advice but what I'm really trying to say is that when doing a review, any review, you have to follow a style that is right for you, there is little point in trying to adopt a style that you are not comfortable with just because you think it will get you more reads or crowns. Chances are it won't work. SO WHAT CAN I TELL ...
How To Write A Good Book Review: Do It Or No Bananas (3272 words)
by jillmurphy - written on 28.09.02 (Very useful, 385 readings)
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I always think books are wee bit different from many of the things reviewed around here. I know they're products, I know you can buy them, but you're not going to start waffling about the packaging, now are you? I also think there's a bit of a knack to writing a successful opinion about a book. Lots of people say they feel rather intimidated by the thought. But y'know, it's like anything, once you've got the knack it's a breeze, really it is. And I don't think there are nearly enough opinions on books submitted hereabouts so I thought I'd dispel some of that supposed mystique and tell you about the sort of opinion on a ...
