Comments on: If you had to write a book review for school what should it contain?

By: zen_penguins

zen_penguins — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 00:20:49 +0000

I would first decide what the overarching theme was - what was the point? How did the characters grow, or learn, or change? Were there any counterpoints or sub-plots that reenforced that theme?

Second, I would go into detail how the author developed the character, or characters, and the plots and sub/counter plots all in the effort to develop the theme. This should be the main focus of the essay. Describe how the theme(s) all come together to reach the author's intended conclusion

Next and finally, I would give my criticism of the book. Was the buildup enough. Were the various plots resolved, were the various themes concluded? Did the author effectively use imagry, plot movement, all the literary devices available to effectively get his/her theme across. How successful was he?

Finally, be sure to construct all of these into a standard essay.
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By: rjohnson442000

rjohnson442000 — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 22:56:22 +0000

Just read the book and pick it apart like it was a cheezy movie. Then write it all down in 1st person singular, from the viewpoint of say,, an overbearing mother or a doting grandfather. Good Luck.
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By: chelsea

chelsea — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 22:56:07 +0000

The bibliographical details of the book----author, publisher, title, year and place of publication. The summary of the story. The profile of the characters. How the characters interact with each other. Your opinions of their actions. Literary theories can come in handy.. Pschological background of the characters. Your reaction, emotions instilled in you as you read. You can also do an author profile. Historical events can also be mixed with your review. Happy writing!
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By: Kiley

Kiley — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 22:55:42 +0000

U should have a theme, grabber, beginning, middle, conclusion sentence. And stick to the topic sentence!!!!!!!
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