ď‚ž If
you decide to write a book review, make sure you Know the book well enough to be able to write your review properly
RELAX!! & Make sure you cover the following points:
Plot: include the main events and
the order they come in the story.
Characters: information about
what they are like and how important they are in the story
Relationships: info about who
likes/dislikes who, and the things that affect their relationships
ď‚ž Places: include quick descriptions
of the most important places.
ď‚ž Your
own reactions: write down
your feelings about the topic, with some reasons for your opinion
INTRODUCTION: › The (book) i would like to review is… › The last book I read was…
› The book was really exciting because… › The book tells the story of › The first thing that happens is
Summarising the story › It’s set in… › The story is based on (real events/ fiction)
› The story takes place in › There are many memorable characters including…
› The most interesting character is › The main theme of the book is… › What the book is saying is…
Recommending the book › I would recommend this book to anyone. › The best thing about the book is that…
› It’s one of the best (books) I’ve ever read › It would make (a really good film), because (
it is
such an exciting story)
› The (book) lifts you out of your everyday life.