Post 2--The Book Review I

 Fiction Book Review-- A book review is different from a book report.  A review doesn’t reveal the whole plot—just enough to intrigue the reader. 

 Length--about 500-800 words

Avoid these words in your book review: We, us, our, ourselves, you, your, yourself, yourselves, got, a lot

          Section I--The first sentence of your book review should give the title of the book (italicized), the author's name, and a general statement. 

•  Also include why or how did you select this book?  
•  What were your first thoughts about this text? 
• Also give a brief plot outline that discusses the time frame, the setting, the amount of time that passes from the beginning to the end, the major conflict and characters.

          Section II

• What is the time frame (setting) of the book? How do you know?  How much time elapses (passes) from the beginning to the end?
• What was the setting of the book?  How was the setting important to the story?  Where does the story take place? How do you know?
• Discuss the characters.  Name and describe them. 
• What characters did you enjoy most?  Least?  Why?

Section III

• What went on in the story?  Discuss the plot.
• What is the main conflict in the story? How is it resolved? 
•  What surprised or confused you in this text?  Why?
• If you could change the ending, would you?  Why/why not?  If so, how would you change it?

Section IV—Review the book. 

• What did you think was the best part of the book?  
• Any  things about it you did not like and why? 
• What lessons did you learn from this book? 
• Would you like to read other books by the same author? Why?
• Would you recommend this book to other students? Why?
• What would you tell them to interest them in the book?