How to write a good book review

Do you need to write a book review for school, or might just own your own blog and need advice for writing some book reviews, well you have come to just the write place. When, I first started this blog, I had no idea how to write a book review. But you live and learn, and then teach others.

So let me guide you step by step on how to write a book review...

#1 - Introduce the book

Start by summarizing the book, do not give away everything about it, only basic and essential details. Write it in a way that instigates the reader to know more about it.

#2 - Spoilers

Now, this one depends on what kind of a book review you are writing, if you are allowed to talk about details in depth, you can write a plot summary or maybe just add them to the above point.

If you aren't allowed or don't want to just begin with the point above.

#3 - The Positives

Write about everything you liked about the book. This can be about anything - the author's writing style, the genre, the plot, the characters, the settings and the pacing.

Be as descriptive as possible, you can go into details depending on the kind of book review. Try to make it in points so it is easier for the readers to read.

#4 - The Negatives

Now that we are done with everything you liked and loved, it's the time for everything you didn't. It's ok to strongly dislike a book or even hating it, but's its not ok assuming everyone will also hate it.

Be careful in this part, differentiate between personal opinion and critical opinion. You can write about the same points as above. The points can divided into positives and negatives accordingly.

#5 - Personal Opinion

Now, here you can write your personal opinion and thoughts on the book. You can also rate the book. Tell about your views on the book. This needs to feel authentic. Never read other reviews on the same book as they might alter your thoughts.

#6 - Other things to add

You can takes up the points from positives and negatives to make a combined section.

Additional things to write about :-

• In depth character reviews

• About the author and other works

• Importance of the setting to the story

• The plot structure

• The themes of the book

• Genre relevance

The end...

So, there you go, all the points needed to write a good book review. Feel free to add more points. Just have confidence in yourself.

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Till the next!

Happy Reading!