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Writing - A Book Review

This document provides an outline for writing a book review. It includes sections to introduce the book, describe the story in 80-100 words, discuss the setting and plot, characterize the main figures, explain what was enjoyed and why, and recommend audiences for the book. The summary highlights the structure and key elements the outline suggests including in a book review.

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Writing - A Book Review

This document provides an outline for writing a book review. It includes sections to introduce the book, describe the story in 80-100 words, discuss the setting and plot, characterize the main figures, explain what was enjoyed and why, and recommend audiences for the book. The summary highlights the structure and key elements the outline suggests including in a book review.

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A Book Review

Introduction
As with an article you need an exciting start to catch the readers attention. The introduction should also
introduce the title and author of the book.

As a child I used to dream of magical adventures in a fantasy world. I would close my eyes and imagine
__________ (verb in gerund / noun)

Sitting in my _______ class I used to stare out the window daydreaming about _________.

I have always been a bit of a bookworm but the book that made the greatest impression on me was
______________.

The books of __________ (author's name) had a profound effect on me that will stay with me forever. One
book in particular stands out, __________ (book name)

Describing the story (80-100 words for this section)


Vocab to describe the book in general:
a page-turner / a white-knuckle ride / a tearjerker / a laugh a minute / I couldn't put it down.

Vocab to describe specific parts:


a slow start / a gentle introduction /gripping climax / nail-biting conclusion / cliff-hanger ending/ a shocking
twist in the tail

Setting:
The book is set in _______(place/time)
The action takes place in ______ (place/time)/ the present day (now)/ an alternate reality where vampires /
wizards walk the earth/a sleepy village in the USA/ the bustling city of New York

Plot:
The plot centres around / focuses on (the adventures / lives of _________)
The plot follows the adventures of _________(character name)

Characters:
Villain / hero / heroine / anti-hero / main character / protagonist
The characters are believable / well-crafted / a bit 2 dimensional.

Your reaction / reasons why you enjoyed it


What I enjoyed most about the book was ________ because / due to _______
What struck me most about the plot / ending / characters was __________ because / due to

Different ways to say "I enjoyed":


I got a lot of enjoyment out of _________
I was completely gripped by _________

Giving recommendations
In the last paragraph you have to decide who you would recommend the book to.
I would have no hesitation in recommending this book to ____________
This book would be absolutely perfect for __________
This book should be given to any _________ with a love of _____________.

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