How to write a solid book review 18 Articles

by Nitya Singh

A book review is a conscious effort by the writer to guide the reader, who, with a new book in his hands embarks upon a new journey full of endless possibilities. With a whole gamut of books on every conceivable subject ...read more

by Raven Lebeau

A good book review begins by briefly describing the goal of the book itself. For fiction, simply stating the genre is sufficient. Of course the goal of a thriller is entertain with suspense, the goal of a comedy is to ma...read more

by Hayley Carney

All of us are critics at heart, but when are we truly qualified to write a book review? First off, you have to have a knack for writing. Why write a book review if you have no passion for the writing? Second, you must read...read more

by MagdaDH

Book reviews are probably what I write most: for general opinion sites like dooyoo and helium, and also for a specialist website devoted exclusively to reviewing books at www.thebookbag.co.uk. I was even a guide (a bit lik...read more

by Andrew Murphy

Writing an academic book review can be a daunting task, especially if you have to review multiply sources in the same paper. How do you even structure a paper that must compare and contrast multiple works at the same time?...read more

by Marie-Luise Stromer

HOW TO WRITE BRILL BOOK REVIEWS -QUANTITY BEFORE QUALITY- I don't want to be accused of elitism. Who am I to say that quality must come before quantity? Many members disagree, and can I neglect them when I give advi...read more

by Ernie Yap

Writing book reviews literally (no pun) fed me and paid my rent and tuition fees as I struggled through college. Most importantly, it was my literary training ground and opened my eyes to the dog-eat-dog world of professio...read more

by Susan Hibberd

WRITING A BOOK REVIEW IS AN ART. It's not just about reading a book. It's not just about liking or hating a book. It's about investigating all aspects of the book and putting your findings across to your readers in a f...read more

by EMoore

Reviewing books is an excellent way to share what you have read and enjoyed, but finding the right market takes time and effort. One good way to learn what each potential market expects in a book report is to search online...read more

by Rachelle de Bretagne

How to write a solid book review Writing books reviews is an art, though it is one that can be achieved by anyone who has the ability to write in their chosen language. Where people fail is that without knowing what sa...read more

by Johan Dahlberg

Writing a book review that holds a professional and high quality standard takes time and effort. A book review includes more than just a summary of the content. Besides offering your opinion on the book there are a lot of ...read more

by Arabella Kelly

The first thing to remember when you write a book review is that what you are not writing is a book report. In other words, it is not going to be a blow-by-blow account of what happened in the book, but rather an evaluatio...read more

by E.M.Robinson

Are you an avid reading with a critical eye for fully-developed characters and an engaging plot? Do you enjoy writing? Perhaps you prefer nonfiction. Do you recognize the unique qualities of informational writing? In e...read more

by Jan Corn

As a top book reviewer on many sites (and someone who blurbs are quoted on book jackets), I'd like to suggest how ANYONE can write a decent review. It really isn't that hard, although I won't kid you - the reviews that sta...read more

by Todd Daigneault

To write a solid book review, you must be a writer, yourself. Doing book reviews is like doing movie reviews; you must be intimately familiar with the creative process involved. Being a writer gives you the understanding ...read more

by Tac OHara

The Word(s)on Reviewing a Book. I have read multitudes of book reviews (thus reviewers) over the years and created this fool-proof, 5-point program for writing a solid book review. One Word: Sharpie. Have someone bla...read more

by Matthew Christopher

The key to any solid book review lies in the book jacket. Start with the pictures. These will hold vital clues, so exam them closely. Is there blood? You're probably holding a mystery or horror novel. Discuss how th...read more

by Joanne Olivieri

Ask yourself this question. What is it about a book review that makes you want to go out and buy that certain book? Is it the hype? Is it the author? I think for many like myself it is the content, storyline, character...read more