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A book review is a description,critical analysis, and an
evaluation on the quality,meaning, and significance of abook, not a retelling
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Develop reading skills Analytical skills
Logical thinking
Reasoning Understanding management concepts
Real life business examples
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There is no right way to write a bookreview. Book reviews are highlypersonal and reflect the opinions of
the reviewer. A review can be as shortas 50-100 words, or as long as 1500words, depending on the purpose of
the review.
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1. Write a statement giving essentialinformation about the book: title, author, firstcopyright date, type of book, general subjectmatter, special features (maps, color plates,
etc.), price and ISBN
2. State the authors purpose in writing thebook. Sometimes authors state their purpose
in the preface or the first chapter
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Why did the author write on this subjectrather than on some other subject?
From what point of view is the work
written? Was the author trying to give
information, to explain somethingtechnical, to convince the reader of abeliefs validity by dramatizing it inaction?
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What is the general field or genre, andhow does the book fit into it? (Useoutside sources to familiarize yourself
with the field, if necessary.)
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Who is the intended audience? What is the author's style? Is it formal or
informal? Evaluate the quality of the writingstyle by using some of the followingstandards: coherence, clarity, originality,forcefulness, correct use of technical words,conciseness, fullness of development,fluidity. Does it suit the intended audience?
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Scan the Table of Contents, it can helpunderstand how the book is organizedand will aid in determining the
author's main ideas and how they aredeveloped - chronologically, topically,etc.
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How did the book affect you? Wereany previous ideas you had on thesubject changed, abandoned, or
reinforced due to this book? How isthe book related to your own course?What personal experiences you've had
relate to the subject? How well has the book achieved itsgoal?
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Would you recommendthis book to others?
Why?
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a. Description The author presents word-pictures of scenes and events by givingspecific details that appeal to the five senses,or to the readers imagination. Description
presents background and setting
b. Narration: The author tells the story of aseries of events, usually presented inchronological order. In a novel however,chronological order may be violated for thesake of the plot
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c. Exposition: The author uses explanation andanalysis to present a subject or to clarify anidea. Exposition presents the facts about asubject or an issue as clearly and impartially
as possibled. rgument: The author uses the techniques
of persuasion to establish the truth of astatement or to convince the reader of its
falsity. The purpose is to persuade the readerto believe something and perhaps to act onthat belief
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Evaluate the book for interest, accuracy,objectivity, importance, thoroughness, andusefulness to its intended audience. Showwhether the author's main arguments are
true.
Respond to the author's opinions. What do youagree or disagree with? And why?
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