How Do You Write A Formal Book Review?
If you are writing a formal book review for the first time, you may not be sure what to write and how to write it, how to approach the process as a whole, what style or tone you should adopt or what language you should use. By following a few simple steps, however, you can feel more confident about writing a formal book review. Understand what a book review is. A book review is a critical analysis of an author’s work, taking into account what the author has tried to do and how well they have managed to do it, in your opinion. It should evaluate the quality, meaning and significance of the book and it should provide a description of what the book is about. Analyze the book. Understand what the book is about. Look at the themes it explores, as well as the characters, plot, style and setting. Think about what message the author is trying to portray. If there’s an introduction, preface, or forward, read it to see if the author mentions their inspiration or thoughts about the book. Evaluate