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His early training prepared him for a life of humility before white men, but through injustices- large and small, he came to realize that he was an "invisible man". People saw in him only a reflection of their preconceived ideas of what he was, denied his individuality, and ultimately did not see him at all. This theme, which has implications far beyond the obvious racial parallel, is skillfully handled. The incidents of the story are wholly absorbing. The boy's dismissal from college because of an innocent mistake, his shocked reaction to the anonymity of the North and to Harlem, his nightmare experiences on a one-day job in a paint factory and in the hospital, his lightning success as the Harlem leader of a communistic organization known as the Brotherhood, his involvement in black versus white and black versus black clashes and his disillusion and understanding of his invisibility- all climax naturally in scenes of violence and riot, followed by a retreat which is both literal and figurative. Parts of this experience may have been told before, but never with such freshness, intensity and power.

This is Ellison's first novel, but he has complete control of his story and his style. Watch it.

Lyndsey reviews George Orwell’s 1984 on Goodreads:

YOU. ARE. THE. DEAD. Oh my God. I got the chills so many times toward the end of this book. It completely blew my mind. It managed to surpass my high expectations AND be nothing at all like I expected. Or in Newspeak "Double Plus Good." Let me preface this with an apology. If I sound stunningly inarticulate at times in this review, I can't help it. My mind is completely fried.

This book is like the dystopian Lord of the Rings, with its richly developed culture and economics, not to mention a fully developed language called Newspeak, or rather more of the anti-language, whose purpose is to limit speech and understanding instead of to enhance and expand it. The world-building is so fully fleshed out and spine-tinglingly terrifying that it's almost as if George travelled to such a place, escaped from it, and then just wrote it all down.

I read Fahrenheit 451 over ten years ago in my early teens. At the time, I remember really wanting to read 1984, although I never managed to get my hands on it. I'm almost glad I didn't. Though I would not have admitted it at the time, it would have gone over my head. Or at the very least, I wouldn't have been able to appreciate it fully. […]

The New York Times reviews Lisa Halliday’s Asymmetry :

Three-quarters of the way through Lisa Halliday’s debut novel, “Asymmetry,” a British foreign correspondent named Alistair is spending Christmas on a compound outside of Baghdad. His fellow revelers include cameramen, defense contractors, United Nations employees and aid workers. Someone’s mother has FedExed a HoneyBaked ham from Maine; people are smoking by the swimming pool. It is 2003, just days after Saddam Hussein’s capture, and though the mood is optimistic, Alistair is worrying aloud about the ethics of his chosen profession, wondering if reporting on violence doesn’t indirectly abet violence and questioning why he’d rather be in a combat zone than reading a picture book to his son. But every time he returns to London, he begins to “spin out.” He can’t go home. “You observe what people do with their freedom — what they don’t do — and it’s impossible not to judge them for it,” he says.

The line, embedded unceremoniously in the middle of a page-long paragraph, doubles, like so many others in “Asymmetry,” as literary criticism. Halliday’s novel is so strange and startlingly smart that its mere existence seems like commentary on the state of fiction. One finishes “Asymmetry” for the first or second (or like this reader, third) time and is left wondering what other writers are not doing with their freedom — and, like Alistair, judging them for it.

Despite its title, “Asymmetry” comprises two seemingly unrelated sections of equal length, appended by a slim and quietly shocking coda. Halliday’s prose is clean and lean, almost reportorial in the style of W. G. Sebald, and like the murmurings of a shy person at a cocktail party, often comic only in single clauses. It’s a first novel that reads like the work of an author who has published many books over many years. […]

Emily W. Thompson reviews Michael Doane's The Crossing on Reedsy Discovery :

In Doane’s debut novel, a young man embarks on a journey of self-discovery with surprising results.

An unnamed protagonist (The Narrator) is dealing with heartbreak. His love, determined to see the world, sets out for Portland, Oregon. But he’s a small-town boy who hasn’t traveled much. So, the Narrator mourns her loss and hides from life, throwing himself into rehabbing an old motorcycle. Until one day, he takes a leap; he packs his bike and a few belongings and heads out to find the Girl.

Following in the footsteps of Jack Kerouac and William Least Heat-Moon, Doane offers a coming of age story about a man finding himself on the backroads of America. Doane’s a gifted writer with fluid prose and insightful observations, using The Narrator’s personal interactions to illuminate the diversity of the United States.

The Narrator initially sticks to the highways, trying to make it to the West Coast as quickly as possible. But a hitchhiker named Duke convinces him to get off the beaten path and enjoy the ride. “There’s not a place that’s like any other,” [39] Dukes contends, and The Narrator realizes he’s right. Suddenly, the trip is about the journey, not just the destination. The Narrator ditches his truck and traverses the deserts and mountains on his bike. He destroys his phone, cutting off ties with his past and living only in the moment.

As he crosses the country, The Narrator connects with several unique personalities whose experiences and views deeply impact his own. Duke, the complicated cowboy and drifter, who opens The Narrator’s eyes to a larger world. Zooey, the waitress in Colorado who opens his heart and reminds him that love can be found in this big world. And Rosie, The Narrator’s sweet landlady in Portland, who helps piece him back together both physically and emotionally.

This supporting cast of characters is excellent. Duke, in particular, is wonderfully nuanced and complicated. He’s a throwback to another time, a man without a cell phone who reads Sartre and sleeps under the stars. Yet he’s also a grifter with a “love ‘em and leave ‘em” attitude that harms those around him. It’s fascinating to watch The Narrator wrestle with Duke’s behavior, trying to determine which to model and which to discard.

Doane creates a relatable protagonist in The Narrator, whose personal growth doesn’t erase his faults. His willingness to hit the road with few resources is admirable, and he’s prescient enough to recognize the jealousy of those who cannot or will not take the leap. His encounters with new foods, places, and people broaden his horizons. Yet his immaturity and selfishness persist. He tells Rosie she’s been a good mother to him but chooses to ignore the continuing concern from his own parents as he effectively disappears from his old life.

Despite his flaws, it’s a pleasure to accompany The Narrator on his physical and emotional journey. The unexpected ending is a fitting denouement to an epic and memorable road trip.

The Book Smugglers review Anissa Gray’s The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls :

I am still dipping my toes into the literally fiction pool, finding what works for me and what doesn’t. Books like The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls by Anissa Gray are definitely my cup of tea.

Althea and Proctor Cochran had been pillars of their economically disadvantaged community for years – with their local restaurant/small market and their charity drives. Until they are found guilty of fraud for stealing and keeping most of the money they raised and sent to jail. Now disgraced, their entire family is suffering the consequences, specially their twin teenage daughters Baby Vi and Kim. To complicate matters even more: Kim was actually the one to call the police on her parents after yet another fight with her mother. […]

Examples of children’s and YA fiction book reviews

The Book Hookup reviews Angie Thomas’ The Hate U Give :

♥ Quick Thoughts and Rating: 5 stars! I can’t imagine how challenging it would be to tackle the voice of a movement like Black Lives Matter, but I do know that Thomas did it with a finesse only a talented author like herself possibly could. With an unapologetically realistic delivery packed with emotion, The Hate U Give is a crucially important portrayal of the difficulties minorities face in our country every single day. I have no doubt that this book will be met with resistance by some (possibly many) and slapped with a “controversial” label, but if you’ve ever wondered what it was like to walk in a POC’s shoes, then I feel like this is an unflinchingly honest place to start.

In Angie Thomas’s debut novel, Starr Carter bursts on to the YA scene with both heart-wrecking and heartwarming sincerity. This author is definitely one to watch.

♥ Review: The hype around this book has been unquestionable and, admittedly, that made me both eager to get my hands on it and terrified to read it. I mean, what if I was to be the one person that didn’t love it as much as others? (That seems silly now because of how truly mesmerizing THUG was in the most heartbreakingly realistic way.) However, with the relevancy of its summary in regards to the unjust predicaments POC currently face in the US, I knew this one was a must-read, so I was ready to set my fears aside and dive in. That said, I had an altogether more personal, ulterior motive for wanting to read this book. […]

The New York Times reviews Melissa Albert’s The Hazel Wood :

Alice Crewe (a last name she’s chosen for herself) is a fairy tale legacy: the granddaughter of Althea Proserpine, author of a collection of dark-as-night fairy tales called “Tales From the Hinterland.” The book has a cult following, and though Alice has never met her grandmother, she’s learned a little about her through internet research. She hasn’t read the stories, because her mother, Ella Proserpine, forbids it.

Alice and Ella have moved from place to place in an attempt to avoid the “bad luck” that seems to follow them. Weird things have happened. As a child, Alice was kidnapped by a man who took her on a road trip to find her grandmother; he was stopped by the police before they did so. When at 17 she sees that man again, unchanged despite the years, Alice panics. Then Ella goes missing, and Alice turns to Ellery Finch, a schoolmate who’s an Althea Proserpine superfan, for help in tracking down her mother. Not only has Finch read every fairy tale in the collection, but handily, he remembers them, sharing them with Alice as they journey to the mysterious Hazel Wood, the estate of her now-dead grandmother, where they hope to find Ella.

“The Hazel Wood” starts out strange and gets stranger, in the best way possible. (The fairy stories Finch relays, which Albert includes as their own chapters, are as creepy and evocative as you’d hope.) Albert seamlessly combines contemporary realism with fantasy, blurring the edges in a way that highlights that place where stories and real life convene, where magic contains truth and the world as it appears is false, where just about anything can happen, particularly in the pages of a very good book. It’s a captivating debut. […]

James reviews Margaret Wise Brown’s Goodnight, Moon on Goodreads:

Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown is one of the books that followers of my blog voted as a must-read for our Children's Book August 2018 Readathon. Come check it out and join the next few weeks!

This picture book was such a delight. I hadn't remembered reading it when I was a child, but it might have been read to me... either way, it was like a whole new experience! It's always so difficult to convince a child to fall asleep at night. I don't have kids, but I do have a 5-month-old puppy who whines for 5 minutes every night when he goes in his cage/crate (hopefully he'll be fully housebroken soon so he can roam around when he wants). I can only imagine! I babysat a lot as a teenager and I have tons of younger cousins, nieces, and nephews, so I've been through it before, too. This was a believable experience, and it really helps show kids how to relax and just let go when it's time to sleep.

The bunny's are adorable. The rhymes are exquisite. I found it pretty fun, but possibly a little dated given many of those things aren't normal routines anymore. But the lessons to take from it are still powerful. Loved it! I want to sample some more books by this fine author and her illustrators.

Publishers Weekly reviews Elizabeth Lilly’s Geraldine :

This funny, thoroughly accomplished debut opens with two words: “I’m moving.” They’re spoken by the title character while she swoons across her family’s ottoman, and because Geraldine is a giraffe, her full-on melancholy mode is quite a spectacle. But while Geraldine may be a drama queen (even her mother says so), it won’t take readers long to warm up to her. The move takes Geraldine from Giraffe City, where everyone is like her, to a new school, where everyone else is human. Suddenly, the former extrovert becomes “That Giraffe Girl,” and all she wants to do is hide, which is pretty much impossible. “Even my voice tries to hide,” she says, in the book’s most poignant moment. “It’s gotten quiet and whispery.” Then she meets Cassie, who, though human, is also an outlier (“I’m that girl who wears glasses and likes MATH and always organizes her food”), and things begin to look up.

Lilly’s watercolor-and-ink drawings are as vividly comic and emotionally astute as her writing; just when readers think there are no more ways for Geraldine to contort her long neck, this highly promising talent comes up with something new.

Examples of genre fiction book reviews

Karlyn P reviews Nora Roberts’ Dark Witch , a paranormal romance novel , on Goodreads:

4 stars. Great world-building, weak romance, but still worth the read.

I hesitate to describe this book as a 'romance' novel simply because the book spent little time actually exploring the romance between Iona and Boyle. Sure, there IS a romance in this novel. Sprinkled throughout the book are a few scenes where Iona and Boyle meet, chat, wink at each, flirt some more, sleep together, have a misunderstanding, make up, and then profess their undying love. Very formulaic stuff, and all woven around the more important parts of this book.

The meat of this book is far more focused on the story of the Dark witch and her magically-gifted descendants living in Ireland. Despite being weak on the romance, I really enjoyed it. I think the book is probably better for it, because the romance itself was pretty lackluster stuff.

I absolutely plan to stick with this series as I enjoyed the world building, loved the Ireland setting, and was intrigued by all of the secondary characters. However, If you read Nora Roberts strictly for the romance scenes, this one might disappoint. But if you enjoy a solid background story with some dark magic and prophesies, you might enjoy it as much as I did.

I listened to this one on audio, and felt the narration was excellent.

Emily May reviews R.F. Kuang’s The Poppy Wars , an epic fantasy novel , on Goodreads:

“But I warn you, little warrior. The price of power is pain.”

Holy hell, what did I just read??

➽ A fantasy military school

➽ A rich world based on modern Chinese history

➽ Shamans and gods

➽ Detailed characterization leading to unforgettable characters

➽ Adorable, opium-smoking mentors

That's a basic list, but this book is all of that and SO MUCH MORE. I know 100% that The Poppy War will be one of my best reads of 2018.

Isn't it just so great when you find one of those books that completely drags you in, makes you fall in love with the characters, and demands that you sit on the edge of your seat for every horrific, nail-biting moment of it? This is one of those books for me. And I must issue a serious content warning: this book explores some very dark themes. Proceed with caution (or not at all) if you are particularly sensitive to scenes of war, drug use and addiction, genocide, racism, sexism, ableism, self-harm, torture, and rape (off-page but extremely horrific).

Because, despite the fairly innocuous first 200 pages, the title speaks the truth: this is a book about war. All of its horrors and atrocities. It is not sugar-coated, and it is often graphic. The "poppy" aspect refers to opium, which is a big part of this book. It is a fantasy, but the book draws inspiration from the Second Sino-Japanese War and the Rape of Nanking.

Crime Fiction Lover reviews Jessica Barry’s Freefall , a crime novel:

In some crime novels, the wrongdoing hits you between the eyes from page one. With others it’s a more subtle process, and that’s OK too. So where does Freefall fit into the sliding scale?

In truth, it’s not clear. This is a novel with a thrilling concept at its core. A woman survives plane crash, then runs for her life. However, it is the subtleties at play that will draw you in like a spider beckoning to an unwitting fly.

Like the heroine in Sharon Bolton’s Dead Woman Walking, Allison is lucky to be alive. She was the only passenger in a private plane, belonging to her fiancé, Ben, who was piloting the expensive aircraft, when it came down in woodlands in the Colorado Rockies. Ally is also the only survivor, but rather than sitting back and waiting for rescue, she is soon pulling together items that may help her survive a little longer – first aid kit, energy bars, warm clothes, trainers – before fleeing the scene. If you’re hearing the faint sound of alarm bells ringing, get used to it. There’s much, much more to learn about Ally before this tale is over.

Kirkus Reviews reviews Ernest Cline’s Ready Player One , a science-fiction novel :

Video-game players embrace the quest of a lifetime in a virtual world; screenwriter Cline’s first novel is old wine in new bottles.

The real world, in 2045, is the usual dystopian horror story. So who can blame Wade, our narrator, if he spends most of his time in a virtual world? The 18-year-old, orphaned at 11, has no friends in his vertical trailer park in Oklahoma City, while the OASIS has captivating bells and whistles, and it’s free. Its creator, the legendary billionaire James Halliday, left a curious will. He had devised an elaborate online game, a hunt for a hidden Easter egg. The finder would inherit his estate. Old-fashioned riddles lead to three keys and three gates. Wade, or rather his avatar Parzival, is the first gunter (egg-hunter) to win the Copper Key, first of three.

Halliday was obsessed with the pop culture of the 1980s, primarily the arcade games, so the novel is as much retro as futurist. Parzival’s great strength is that he has absorbed all Halliday’s obsessions; he knows by heart three essential movies, crossing the line from geek to freak. His most formidable competitors are the Sixers, contract gunters working for the evil conglomerate IOI, whose goal is to acquire the OASIS. Cline’s narrative is straightforward but loaded with exposition. It takes a while to reach a scene that crackles with excitement: the meeting between Parzival (now world famous as the lead contender) and Sorrento, the head of IOI. The latter tries to recruit Parzival; when he fails, he issues and executes a death threat. Wade’s trailer is demolished, his relatives killed; luckily Wade was not at home. Too bad this is the dramatic high point. Parzival threads his way between more ’80s games and movies to gain the other keys; it’s clever but not exciting. Even a romance with another avatar and the ultimate “epic throwdown” fail to stir the blood.

Too much puzzle-solving, not enough suspense.

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The Washington Post reviews David Grann’s Killers of the Flower Moon :

The arc of David Grann’s career reminds one of a software whiz-kid or a latest-thing talk-show host — certainly not an investigative reporter, even if he is one of the best in the business. The newly released movie of his first book, “The Lost City of Z,” is generating all kinds of Oscar talk, and now comes the release of his second book, “Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI,” the film rights to which have already been sold for $5 million in what one industry journal called the “biggest and wildest book rights auction in memory.”

Grann deserves the attention. He’s canny about the stories he chases, he’s willing to go anywhere to chase them, and he’s a maestro in his ability to parcel out information at just the right clip: a hint here, a shading of meaning there, a smartly paced buildup of multiple possibilities followed by an inevitable reversal of readerly expectations or, in some cases, by a thrilling and dislocating pull of the entire narrative rug.

All of these strengths are on display in “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Around the turn of the 20th century, oil was discovered underneath Osage lands in the Oklahoma Territory, lands that were soon to become part of the state of Oklahoma. Through foresight and legal maneuvering, the Osage found a way to permanently attach that oil to themselves and shield it from the prying hands of white interlopers; this mechanism was known as “headrights,” which forbade the outright sale of oil rights and granted each full member of the tribe — and, supposedly, no one else — a share in the proceeds from any lease arrangement. For a while, the fail-safes did their job, and the Osage got rich — diamond-ring and chauffeured-car and imported-French-fashion rich — following which quite a large group of white men started to work like devils to separate the Osage from their money. And soon enough, and predictably enough, this work involved murder. Here in Jazz Age America’s most isolated of locales, dozens or even hundreds of Osage in possession of great fortunes — and of the potential for even greater fortunes in the future — were dispatched by poison, by gunshot and by dynamite. […]

Stacked Books reviews Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers :

I’ve heard a lot of great things about Malcolm Gladwell’s writing. Friends and co-workers tell me that his subjects are interesting and his writing style is easy to follow without talking down to the reader. I wasn’t disappointed with Outliers. In it, Gladwell tackles the subject of success – how people obtain it and what contributes to extraordinary success as opposed to everyday success.

The thesis – that our success depends much more on circumstances out of our control than any effort we put forth – isn’t exactly revolutionary. Most of us know it to be true. However, I don’t think I’m lying when I say that most of us also believe that we if we just try that much harder and develop our talent that much further, it will be enough to become wildly successful, despite bad or just mediocre beginnings. Not so, says Gladwell.

Most of the evidence Gladwell gives us is anecdotal, which is my favorite kind to read. I can’t really speak to how scientifically valid it is, but it sure makes for engrossing listening. For example, did you know that successful hockey players are almost all born in January, February, or March? Kids born during these months are older than the others kids when they start playing in the youth leagues, which means they’re already better at the game (because they’re bigger). Thus, they get more play time, which means their skill increases at a faster rate, and it compounds as time goes by. Within a few years, they’re much, much better than the kids born just a few months later in the year. Basically, these kids’ birthdates are a huge factor in their success as adults – and it’s nothing they can do anything about. If anyone could make hockey interesting to a Texan who only grudgingly admits the sport even exists, it’s Gladwell. […]

Quill and Quire reviews Rick Prashaw’s Soar, Adam, Soar :

Ten years ago, I read a book called Almost Perfect. The young-adult novel by Brian Katcher won some awards and was held up as a powerful, nuanced portrayal of a young trans person. But the reality did not live up to the book’s billing. Instead, it turned out to be a one-dimensional and highly fetishized portrait of a trans person’s life, one that was nevertheless repeatedly dubbed “realistic” and “affecting” by non-transgender readers possessing only a vague, mass-market understanding of trans experiences.

In the intervening decade, trans narratives have emerged further into the literary spotlight, but those authored by trans people ourselves – and by trans men in particular – have seemed to fall under the shadow of cisgender sensationalized imaginings. Two current Canadian releases – Soar, Adam, Soar and This One Looks Like a Boy – provide a pointed object lesson into why trans-authored work about transgender experiences remains critical.

To be fair, Soar, Adam, Soar isn’t just a story about a trans man. It’s also a story about epilepsy, the medical establishment, and coming of age as seen through a grieving father’s eyes. Adam, Prashaw’s trans son, died unexpectedly at age 22. Woven through the elder Prashaw’s narrative are excerpts from Adam’s social media posts, giving us glimpses into the young man’s interior life as he traverses his late teens and early 20s. […]

Book Geeks reviews Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat, Pray, Love :

WRITING STYLE: 3.5/5

SUBJECT: 4/5

CANDIDNESS: 4.5/5

RELEVANCE: 3.5/5

ENTERTAINMENT QUOTIENT: 3.5/5

“Eat Pray Love” is so popular that it is almost impossible to not read it. Having felt ashamed many times on my not having read this book, I quietly ordered the book (before I saw the movie) from amazon.in and sat down to read it. I don’t remember what I expected it to be – maybe more like a chick lit thing but it turned out quite different. The book is a real story and is a short journal from the time when its writer went travelling to three different countries in pursuit of three different things – Italy (Pleasure), India (Spirituality), Bali (Balance) and this is what corresponds to the book’s name – EAT (in Italy), PRAY (in India) and LOVE (in Bali, Indonesia). These are also the three Is – ITALY, INDIA, INDONESIA.

Though she had everything a middle-aged American woman can aspire for – MONEY, CAREER, FRIENDS, HUSBAND; Elizabeth was not happy in her life, she wasn’t happy in her marriage. Having suffered a terrible divorce and terrible breakup soon after, Elizabeth was shattered. She didn’t know where to go and what to do – all she knew was that she wanted to run away. So she set out on a weird adventure – she will go to three countries in a year and see if she can find out what she was looking for in life. This book is about that life changing journey that she takes for one whole year. […]

Emily May reviews Michelle Obama’s Becoming on Goodreads:

Look, I'm not a happy crier. I might cry at songs about leaving and missing someone; I might cry at books where things don't work out; I might cry at movies where someone dies. I've just never really understood why people get all choked up over happy, inspirational things. But Michelle Obama's kindness and empathy changed that. This book had me in tears for all the right reasons.

This is not really a book about politics, though political experiences obviously do come into it. It's a shame that some will dismiss this book because of a difference in political opinion, when it is really about a woman's life. About growing up poor and black on the South Side of Chicago; about getting married and struggling to maintain that marriage; about motherhood; about being thrown into an amazing and terrifying position.

I hate words like "inspirational" because they've become so overdone and cheesy, but I just have to say it-- Michelle Obama is an inspiration. I had the privilege of seeing her speak at The Forum in Inglewood, and she is one of the warmest, funniest, smartest, down-to-earth people I have ever seen in this world.

And yes, I know we present what we want the world to see, but I truly do think it's genuine. I think she is someone who really cares about people - especially kids - and wants to give them better lives and opportunities.

She's obviously intelligent, but she also doesn't gussy up her words. She talks straight, with an openness and honesty rarely seen. She's been one of the most powerful women in the world, she's been a graduate of Princeton and Harvard Law School, she's had her own successful career, and yet she has remained throughout that same girl - Michelle Robinson - from a working class family in Chicago.

I don't think there's anyone who wouldn't benefit from reading this book.

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If I Never Forever Endeavor Review by Hayden, age 4, Southeast Michigan Mensa

This book was about a bird who didn't yet know how to fly.

The bird has to decide if it will try to fly, but it was not sure if it wants to. The bird thought, "If I never forever endeavor" then I won't ever learn. On one wing, he worries he might fail and on the other wing he thinks of how he may succeed. He worries that if he tries, he may get lost in the world. That makes him want to stay in his nest where he's safe.

I think this book would help other children to learn that trying new things can be scary, but sometimes when we try, we can find things that make us happy too. And this book will help others know that mistakes are okay and part of learning.

My favorite part is that the bird tried and learned that she could fly. I also liked that I read this book because it gave me a chance to talk to mom about making mistakes and how I don't like making them. Then I learned they are good and part of learning.

Boys and girls who are 3 to 8 years old would like this book because it teaches about trying a new thing and how it's important to get past being scared so you can learn new things.

I give the book 5 stars since I think it's important for other children to learn about courage.

Flesh & Blood So Cheap Review by Umar B., age 8, Central New Jersy Mensa

I liked this book. People who are interested in national disasters and US history as well as immigration will most probably be interested in reading this book.

Readers can gain knowledge of what it was like to work in New York City in the early 1900s. One of the things that was especially interesting was that there were no safety laws at work. Also, there was a big contrast between the rich and the poor. Some people may not like this book because it is very depressing, but it is an important event in history to remember.

This book was very well written. It has black and white photos along with descriptions of the photos. These photos give us a better idea of what people's lives were like. This book is suitable for 9-20 year olds.

I give this book 5 stars.

Galaxy Zach: Journey to Juno Review by Young Mensan Connor C., age 6, Boston Mensa

Journey To Juno is the second book of the Galaxy Zack series. It is just as good as the first one. It's awesome!

Zack joins the Sprockets Academy Explorers Club at school. They fly on a special trip to Juno, a new planet no one has ever visited. Zack gets paired up with Seth, the class bully, and that's dreadful but Zack is excited when he finds a huge galaxy gemmite. A gemmite that large had not been found in 100 years! Kids will love this book!

Boys and girls will both like it. It's an easy chapter book with pictures on every page. I love the illustrations. I think ages 6-8 would like this but younger kids would like the story being read to them.

My favorite parts are the galactic blast game (it is similar to baseball except there are robots playing), recess at Zack's school where everything is 3-D holographic images, the rainbow river in a crystal cave on Juno, and the galaxy gemmite that Zack finds on Juno. I also loved when a life-size holographic image of his Earth friend appears in Zack's room because he calls him on a hyperphone. I give this book one hundred stars! There is a "to be continued" at the end so you have to read the next book see what's in store. I can't wait to find out what happens!!!

I Capture the Castle Review by Lauren W., age 17, Mensa in Georgia

Dodie Smith's novel I Capture the Castle is a journey through the mind of a young writer as she attempts to chronicle her daily life. Seventeen-year-old Cassandra Mortmain has recently learned to speed-write, and she decides to work on her writing skills by describing the actions and conversations of those around her.

Cassandra lives in a fourteenth-century English castle with an interesting cast of characters: her beautiful older sister, Rose; her rather unsociable author father and his second wife, artist-model Topaz; Stephen, the garden boy; a cat and a bull terrier; and sometimes her brother Thomas when he is home from school. One fateful day they make the acquaintance of the Cotton family, including the two sons, and a web of tangled relationships ensues.

While I definitely recommend this book to other readers, I would recommend it to older teenagers, mainly because it will resonate better with them. The writing is tame enough that younger teens could also read it, but most of the characters are adults or on the verge of adulthood. Older readers would take the most from it since they can not only relate, but they may also better pick up on and appreciate Cassandra's sometimes subtle humor.

Over the course of the novel, Cassandra undergoes a definite transformation from child to mature young adult, even though it's only over the course of several months. I love that I could see into her mindset and read exactly what she was feeling when she thought out situations. Her thoughts flowed well and moved the book along very quickly.

Cassandra's narrative voice is wonderful. She is serious at times, but also very witty, which makes for an engaging read. It feels absolutely real, as though I'm reading someone's actual journal. Sometimes I forget that I am reading a story and not a real-life account. Her emotions and the dialogue are so genuine, and they are spot-on for a seventeen-year-old girl in her situation.

Cassandra has many wonderful insights on life, on topics ranging from writing to faith to matters of the heart. I personally have had some of the same thoughts as Cassandra, except Ms. Smith was able to put them into words.

Capture the Castle should be essential reading for aspiring writers, those looking for historical fiction or romance, or anyone who loves reading amazing classic books. Dodie Smith is an exceptional writer, and I Capture the Castle is a book that will never become obsolete.

Frankenstein's Cat Review by Zander H., age 12, Mid-America Mensa

I appreciated Frankenstein's Cat for its fascinating explanation about the often baffling subject of bioengineering and its sister sciences. Emily Anthes explains the many sides of today's modern technology, such as gene modification, cloning, pharmaceutical products (from the farm), prosthesis, animal tag and tracking and gene cryogenics. This book provides a well-rounded summary of these complicated sciences without being boring or simply factual. Her real world examples take us on a journey from the farm, to the pet store and then from the pharmacy to the frozen arc.

Have you ever wondered if the neighborhood cat is spying on you? Read about Operation Acoustic Kitty and find out if this feline fantasy fiction or fact. Do you think bugs are creepy? What about a zombified cyborg beetle? Is Fido so special that you want two of him? Money can buy you an almost exact copy of your pooch BUT don't expect the same personality. Emily Anthes makes you crave more information. She makes you want to know the future of Earth's flora and fauna, as well as humanity itself.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone who desires a guide to the future of biological science and technology. Frankenstein's Cat is best read by the light of a glow-in-the-dark fish, while cuddling your favorite cloned dog and drinking a glass of genetically modified milk.

About Marsupials Review by Connor C., age 6, Boston Mensa

About Marsupials is the title so the book is about...marsupials, of course. It's non-fiction. I really think everyone would like the book. I think someone who likes animals would especially like to read it.

The glossary of facts in the back of About Marsupials is the most useful part. I thought the most interesting parts were that some marsupials have their pouch at their back legs and one marsupial, the Yellow-footed Rock Wallaby, is very small but can jump 13 feet wide!

Kids in the 4-8 age range would like this book. Even though it's not a story book, 4 year olds would like the few words on each page and they would love the beautiful pictures. But older kids would like it because of all the facts in the back of the book. There's a lot of information for each animal. I think boys and girls (and parents) would enjoy reading it. This book is very interesting. I give it 4 stars.

Mapping the World Review by Umar A., age 10, Central New Jersey Mensa

Every day, people around the world use maps. Whether it is an airplane pilot or businessman, housewife or museum group, maps have always and will continue to provide useful information for all.

Mapping the World talks about the uses of maps, as well as how to differentiate between the type of map projection and type of map.

In this series, we travel to the past and learn about historical mapmakers, from Claudius Ptolemy (who stated the idea that the Earth is at the center of the universe) to Gerardus Mercator (who created one of the most widely used map projections) and more. This series goes into tremendous detail on the cartographer's life and maps. We then journey to the present era to learn about map projections and the diverse types of maps used today. You might ask, "What is the difference between the two? They sound the same to me." No map projection is perfect, because you cannot really flatten a sphere into a rectangle. An uncolored projection could be used in many ways. We could use it for population concentration, highways, land elevation, and so many other things!

For example, we could make a topographic map of the U.S., which shows land elevation. We could make it a colorful map that shows the amount of pollution in different areas, or it could be a population map, or it could even be a map that shows the 50 states, their capitals and borders! Our last step in this amazing excursion is the near future, where we see some hypothetical solutions as to what maps will be used for. Currently, we are working on better virtual map technology.

Now, scientists have been able to put maps on phones. Back in the early 1900s, people had to lug a lot of maps around to find your way from place to place, or just keep asking for directions. Now, all the information is on a phone or global positioning system (GPS). It is amazing how much maps have changed technology and the world in this century.

The Mapping the World 8-book set goes into amazing levels of detail. It is a long read, but it gives an immense range and amount of information that you would not find in any other book or series on maps. The flowing way the chapters and books are organized makes it easy to link passages from different books in this series together. Mapping the World is a treasure box, filled with the seeds of cartography. Collect and plant them, and you soon will have the fruits of cartography, beneficial to those who want to be cartographers. Use this series to the utmost, then the fruits of mapping will be sweet for all who endeavor to succeed in cartography.

This series of lessons was designed to meet the needs of gifted children for extension beyond the standard curriculum with the greatest ease of use for the educator. The lessons may be given to the students for individual self-guided work, or they may be taught in a classroom or a home-school setting. Assessment strategies and rubrics are included at the end of each section. The rubrics often include a column for "scholar points," which are invitations for students to extend their efforts beyond that which is required, incorporating creativity or higher level technical skills.

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All the Light We Cannot See: Book Review Example

A book review is a piece of writing which provides critical evaluation of the book. Usually it is not long and has a certain structure. The review gives readers the summary of the book including the information about the author; it defines its genre, outlines the plot and gives critical characteristics of the characters. Besides, the review of a book may include the analysis of the author’s writing style and the language of the story under discussion. It also provides suggestions whether it could be recommended for the readers to read and whether the latter will enjoy it or not. Below you will find an example of a book review.

Book Review Example

All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr is a historical novel written in 2014. In 2015 the novel was awarded the Pulitzer Prize as the best fiction book. The novel was on the list of The New York Times as one of the best-selling novels of 2014.

The story is set in France and Germany in the years of the World War II, namely during the German occupation of France. The central figures are two children – German boy and a blind French girl who are struggling through the horrors of the war to survive. The girl’s name is Marie-Laure LeBlanc. She is a six-year old girl whose father, a widower, works at the Natural History Museum in the capital of France. Marie-Laure cannot see, but she has mastered the skill of finding her way in the labyrinth of Paris streets using a scale-model that her father has made. The girl’s father is a good teacher – he hides the presents in the elaborately carved boxes to teach her see using other senses rather than seeing with her eyes, which is a good way to sharpen her mind. She is free to explore the treasures of the museum. The museum boasts of an extremely valuable if not priceless blue diamond, known as the Sea of Flames. The diamond is said to have some superpower: a person who keeps it is granted eternal life but those he loves are cursed being doomed to live in misfortune.

In 1940, after the Nazis’s invasion of France, Marie-Laure leaves Paris, together with her father, to find a refuge in Saint-Malo, where the girl’s great uncle Etienne lives. As it turns out, the Sea of Flames or presumably one of the copies of the diamond are entrusted to Marie-Laure’s father to prevent it from being seized by the Germans. The man hides the stone in the model of the house belonging to Etienne. Sometime later, the Germans arrest him and his further fate remains unknown. Marie-Laure is left in care of Etienne, her great-uncle, and the housekeeper. Shortly after this event, a Nazi who hunts for treasure starts his chase after the diamond.

The parallel plotline takes the readers to the town of Zollverein in Germany. The main character, Werner Pfennig, has no parents but has a preternatural gift to understand circuitry. One day Werner and his sister Jutta find a broken radio. Having repaired it, the young boy hears some Frenchman who is talking about science. This is how his enchantment with science starts. Thanks to his extraordinary skills in radio mechanics and love of science, he finds himself in the school which trains the military elite of the Nazi. Having graduated from the school, he joins the Wehrmacht.

In 1944, the Allied forces land in Normandy, and the unit where Werner carries on his military service is assigned to a special mission in Saint-Malo. Werner needs to find and kill a mysterious person who sends broadcasts against the Nazi regime and this is where Werner and Marie-Laure meet. It turns out that Etienne, the great-uncle of MarieLaure, transmits the broadcasts for purposes of the French Resistance. Meanwhile, the search for the Sea of Flame continues. We will not reveal the ending of the book. Let this pleasure of discovery be left for the readers.

In his novel, Doerr creates an intricate plot to the point of intolerable suspense thus keeping the readers’ attention up to the last page of the book. He travels back in time while revealing the facts which make the story more and more intriguing. The tension is kept high up to the end when the puzzle-box opens and the readers find the treasure inside. The novel is absorbing the reader’s attention to the point that it is hard to stop reading until one finds out the clue. This is a good choice for those who are on a holiday or travel a long distance trying to fill up their spare time with thrilling reading.

As for the style of the book, it should be noted that it is quite relentless and dramatic. There is a wide use of the epithets which make the novel sound rich and voluptuous to some extent, although sentences often seem tobe short and abrupt. Doerr pays great attention to detail which helps the readers to imagine the picture vividly to the point that one cannot wait for the next turn in the lives of the main characters.

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What Is a Book Review?

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Learning how to write a book review essay helps you understand different approaches to writing them and developing your style. You cannot expect yourself to be a pro from the very beginning. We will recommend you to utilize various platforms to observe the variations in formatting styles and tones used. Scroll down to find some ideal samples.

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It comprises a critical evaluation of text, phenomenon, object, or event. This article will focus on conveying your thoughts on books and not just any but the kind that entirely does justice to the beauty of the author's creation, leaving the reader in awe and excited to finish the entire book.

Based on an argument, one of the essential elements of a book review is the art of commentary. You do not have to confuse it with writing a summary. It enables you to discuss and enter into dialogue with the writer and audiences. It is up to you if you want to agree or disagree with the author's stance. Identify the aspect of the text that you find deficient or exemplary. It can be based on knowledge, organization, and judgments. What you are expected to do here is state your critique clearly and concisely. These are succinct and rarely exceed the limit of 1000 words.

What Are the Types of Book Reviews?

It is what you can get "before" it gets published. With endorsements, you can have somewhat control over who gets to evaluate your book first. To get an endorsement, you do not need someone in a personal capacity. You can contact them and send your manuscript, whether finished or not. These manuscripts are referred to as. However, with this type, it is essential to note that the person working on an endorsement for you should be in some way related to the subject matter.

These are the way to go if you want your book to be displayed at retail distributors like Barnes and Nobles. Established industry professionals write them, and some companies are dedicated to just this, like Publishers Weekly. They play an essential role in positioning your work to readers; however, they come with two significant drawbacks. The first one is that these can be quite expensive and secondly, they are never guaranteed to be positive.

Readers may express their opinions after reading a book they have purchased. Most of these are available on online platforms such as Goodreads and Amazon page where the book can be purchased. Reviewing policies vary from platform to platform, such as on Goodreads, anyone can write his thoughts, but on Amazon, the policies are a lot stricter. A family member or friend's comments are immediately removed, and this is done to provide a very honest verdict.

It is usually done by a professional entity that acts as a third party. These differ from trade reviews because entities that write them do not focus only on publishing services like "The New York Times". They are more in the form of blogs and articles. However, they too carry the risk of being negative. Many bloggers write them for their audience; some do them for free, while others can be approached and paid to write their honest opinions.

Just like other works of art, two academic book reviews will never be identical . Even though a few elements are essential for writing a book review , some are universal. These include the title, the author's name, a concise summary, a critical evaluation, and a recommendation. Once these essential ingredients are thrown into the mix, what adds spice and flavor to the taste are style and tone? It depends on the platform, of course. For example, if you are writing on Goodreads, it will be a lot more personal and less formal. On the contrary, a Kirkus review will cater to the audience that expects a more traditional approach. However, it all comes down to the recommendations you provide to the readers to determine whether they want to go forward with the book and invest their time or skip it altogether.

Writing a Book Review

Frequently written by editors, critiques, and publishers, these are written shortly after a work is published or republished for publicity purposes. Other writers include academics, experts, journalists, and educational institutions interested in helping students understand this art.

It would help if you asked a few questions before reading the book to remove any personal biases and see what you expect from it at the moment. These questions include the reason for publishing a particular book, the period when it was written, the scope of the book, intended audience, the accuracy of the content, use of evidence, and any omissions. Before reading, you should also do a little research about the author, for example, his qualifications, background affiliations, and any other contribution to literature. Also, find out a few more sources on similar issues and topics to provide you with a clear picture, background, and views of other people about it.

Make sure to pay attention to how the author has written the introduction and preface. They have often mentioned the reasons for writing the book, what their perspective is, and if they have written anything else. Study the table of contents and the structure of the book. It provides you with a quick overview of everything covered, including the topics, pictures, diagrams, or other visual aid. Also, look for different strategies the writer has used to convey his point across. All of this information will allow you to indicate the intended audience as well. For instance, if you find the table of contents very complex and technical, chances are the book is intended for somebody who has prior knowledge about the subject. Also, never skip on abstracts and summaries. They allow you to get the overview from the writer's POV. You can also highlight the essential points and take notes along the way. Observe if the information is relatively new or if it has been built on existing literary works. If his point of view is easy to understand and if not, then why is that?

Once you have finished the book, it is time to use the notes you made for evaluating it. You are recommended to utilize other sources too to get useful insights about it. Now decide how you feel about the text. Highlight the strengths and weaknesses and build on them using specific examples from the book to make your stance more credible. Decide on what you want to recommend to the readers and try including as many aspects as you can to understand better where you are coming from. Understand that you might have a completely different verdict about a book than another reviewer. However, reading them can also enlarge your knowledge horizons and let you discover any angle of the book you missed.

Book Review Examples For Fiction Books

It should not surprise anyone that reviewing a story is based on portraying and storytelling skills. No matter what the genre at hand is, for example, science fiction books , you are expected to follow a similar formula. In the samples below, you will get your hands on how these critiques have intertwined their opinions with the plot summary to give the audience a clear and concise idea.

Ralph Ellison's The Invisible Man:

This is a powerful story as it depicts the journey of a man across the enormous racial divide. This book excels at showcasing the nature of both the perpetrators and the victims. Due to racism, he realized that he was a black "invisible man". People have preconceived ideas, and they cannot escape them when they see this black man. There are many incidents quoted in this story that revolves around this idea. These include the boy's dismissal from the college due to an innocent mistake. He also had incredible experiences on his 1-day job at the paint factory and the hospital. The book contains scenes of violence and riot. It is rated as one of the most dazzling and equally audacious novels of the century.

Melissa Albert's The Hazel Wood:

This book is a fairy tale legacy captivating story of a teen who discovers the world of folklore. The plot revolves around Alice Crewe, who is a sixteen-year-old. She learns about her grandmother's death and is traumatized due to the news. Alice had never met her and used the internet to know a little about her. Her mother, Ella, forbids her to read the stories written by her grandmother. The mother and daughter have moved from place to place to avoid the bad luck that lurks around them. A lot of weird incidents have happened since Alice's childhood. A man kidnapped her during her trip to find her grandmother. At the age of 17, Alice sees this man again. Ella goes missing, so Alice tries to find her. The book starts strange, and it gets darker and weirder as we delve deeper into it. The writer does a remarkable job of combining realism with fantasy.

R.F. Kuang's The Poppy Wars

It is an epic fantasy novel written by R.F. Kuang. The story revolves around a fantasy military school, a Chinese history-based modern rich world, and shamans or gods. The mentors in the military school smoke opium. The characterization is so detailed that the characters are unforgettable. It also explores some dark themes such as war, genocide, sexism, racism, torture, rape, and self-harm. These scenes are incredibly horrific. The content stays true to the title as the book is indeed about war. Nothing is sugar-coated as most of the time, the writer articulates some very graphic scenes. The "poppy" in the titles refers to "opium". Though it is a fantasy, it does contain ideas from the 2nd Sino-Japanese war.

Commentary on nonfiction books is intended for informative purposes. Here is a part of an example of how one can be written.

Malcolm Gladwell's Outliers:

I have heard nothing but good things about the way Malcolm Gladwell writes. My co-workers say that his subject's choice is always enticing and follows an easy to follow writing style. When I finished Outliers, I was not disappointed. The writer beautifully examines the subject of success - and the way people achieve their goals. The thesis includes why our success is highly dependent on the circumstances of our control. Even though, mostly true, it would be fair to say that if we put hard work into what we want, we can succeed in it no matter how mediocre the beginning was.

The evidence used by Gladwell is mostly anecdotal, a fascinating approach to using personally. I am not entirely sure about the authenticity of its scientific details, but it sure does wonders to make the work more believable and impactful.

When writing a critical book review outline , in the introduction, you always have to mention the title and the writer of the book. Write some preliminary analysis which can be further explained later. You can also leave the introduction for the end when you are done with the rest of your work. It is hard to write an impactful introduction when you have little or no knowledge about the subject. Your first line might be your last one to make it more enticing and informative.

Key elements: a) Book title, b) Author's name, c) catchy starting, d) book contents, e) preview of your thoughts

In the academic book review format body, you get the chance to identify and describe your opinions about the text. Provide strong support using the in-depth analysis that you would have done earlier. In this section, you have to consider the strengths and weaknesses of the book. Depending on who your audience is, you can keep this section long or short.

Key Elements: a) opinions, b) basic questions, c) analysis

Until this point, the critical information would have been laid down. What remains is reinforcing your views and opinions and ending it with an impressive and closing remark to keep it fresh in the reader's memory long after he has gone through your masterpiece.

Key Elements: a) reinforcing opinions, b) closing remark

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Book Reviews

What this handout is about.

This handout will help you write a book review, a report or essay that offers a critical perspective on a text. It offers a process and suggests some strategies for writing book reviews.

What is a review?

A review is a critical evaluation of a text, event, object, or phenomenon. Reviews can consider books, articles, entire genres or fields of literature, architecture, art, fashion, restaurants, policies, exhibitions, performances, and many other forms. This handout will focus on book reviews. For a similar assignment, see our handout on literature reviews .

Above all, a review makes an argument. The most important element of a review is that it is a commentary, not merely a summary. It allows you to enter into dialogue and discussion with the work’s creator and with other audiences. You can offer agreement or disagreement and identify where you find the work exemplary or deficient in its knowledge, judgments, or organization. You should clearly state your opinion of the work in question, and that statement will probably resemble other types of academic writing, with a thesis statement, supporting body paragraphs, and a conclusion.

Typically, reviews are brief. In newspapers and academic journals, they rarely exceed 1000 words, although you may encounter lengthier assignments and extended commentaries. In either case, reviews need to be succinct. While they vary in tone, subject, and style, they share some common features:

Becoming an expert reviewer: three short examples

Reviewing can be a daunting task. Someone has asked for your opinion about something that you may feel unqualified to evaluate. Who are you to criticize Toni Morrison’s new book if you’ve never written a novel yourself, much less won a Nobel Prize? The point is that someone—a professor, a journal editor, peers in a study group—wants to know what you think about a particular work. You may not be (or feel like) an expert, but you need to pretend to be one for your particular audience. Nobody expects you to be the intellectual equal of the work’s creator, but your careful observations can provide you with the raw material to make reasoned judgments. Tactfully voicing agreement and disagreement, praise and criticism, is a valuable, challenging skill, and like many forms of writing, reviews require you to provide concrete evidence for your assertions.

Consider the following brief book review written for a history course on medieval Europe by a student who is fascinated with beer:

Judith Bennett’s Ale, Beer, and Brewsters in England: Women’s Work in a Changing World, 1300-1600, investigates how women used to brew and sell the majority of ale drunk in England. Historically, ale and beer (not milk, wine, or water) were important elements of the English diet. Ale brewing was low-skill and low status labor that was complimentary to women’s domestic responsibilities. In the early fifteenth century, brewers began to make ale with hops, and they called this new drink “beer.” This technique allowed brewers to produce their beverages at a lower cost and to sell it more easily, although women generally stopped brewing once the business became more profitable.

The student describes the subject of the book and provides an accurate summary of its contents. But the reader does not learn some key information expected from a review: the author’s argument, the student’s appraisal of the book and its argument, and whether or not the student would recommend the book. As a critical assessment, a book review should focus on opinions, not facts and details. Summary should be kept to a minimum, and specific details should serve to illustrate arguments.

Now consider a review of the same book written by a slightly more opinionated student:

Judith Bennett’s Ale, Beer, and Brewsters in England: Women’s Work in a Changing World, 1300-1600 was a colossal disappointment. I wanted to know about the rituals surrounding drinking in medieval England: the songs, the games, the parties. Bennett provided none of that information. I liked how the book showed ale and beer brewing as an economic activity, but the reader gets lost in the details of prices and wages. I was more interested in the private lives of the women brewsters. The book was divided into eight long chapters, and I can’t imagine why anyone would ever want to read it.

There’s no shortage of judgments in this review! But the student does not display a working knowledge of the book’s argument. The reader has a sense of what the student expected of the book, but no sense of what the author herself set out to prove. Although the student gives several reasons for the negative review, those examples do not clearly relate to each other as part of an overall evaluation—in other words, in support of a specific thesis. This review is indeed an assessment, but not a critical one.

Here is one final review of the same book:

One of feminism’s paradoxes—one that challenges many of its optimistic histories—is how patriarchy remains persistent over time. While Judith Bennett’s Ale, Beer, and Brewsters in England: Women’s Work in a Changing World, 1300-1600 recognizes medieval women as historical actors through their ale brewing, it also shows that female agency had its limits with the advent of beer. I had assumed that those limits were religious and political, but Bennett shows how a “patriarchal equilibrium” shut women out of economic life as well. Her analysis of women’s wages in ale and beer production proves that a change in women’s work does not equate to a change in working women’s status. Contemporary feminists and historians alike should read Bennett’s book and think twice when they crack open their next brewsky.

This student’s review avoids the problems of the previous two examples. It combines balanced opinion and concrete example, a critical assessment based on an explicitly stated rationale, and a recommendation to a potential audience. The reader gets a sense of what the book’s author intended to demonstrate. Moreover, the student refers to an argument about feminist history in general that places the book in a specific genre and that reaches out to a general audience. The example of analyzing wages illustrates an argument, the analysis engages significant intellectual debates, and the reasons for the overall positive review are plainly visible. The review offers criteria, opinions, and support with which the reader can agree or disagree.

Developing an assessment: before you write

There is no definitive method to writing a review, although some critical thinking about the work at hand is necessary before you actually begin writing. Thus, writing a review is a two-step process: developing an argument about the work under consideration, and making that argument as you write an organized and well-supported draft. See our handout on argument .

What follows is a series of questions to focus your thinking as you dig into the work at hand. While the questions specifically consider book reviews, you can easily transpose them to an analysis of performances, exhibitions, and other review subjects. Don’t feel obligated to address each of the questions; some will be more relevant than others to the book in question.

Beyond the internal workings of the book, you may also consider some information about the author and the circumstances of the text’s production:

Writing the review

Once you have made your observations and assessments of the work under review, carefully survey your notes and attempt to unify your impressions into a statement that will describe the purpose or thesis of your review. Check out our handout on thesis statements . Then, outline the arguments that support your thesis.

Your arguments should develop the thesis in a logical manner. That logic, unlike more standard academic writing, may initially emphasize the author’s argument while you develop your own in the course of the review. The relative emphasis depends on the nature of the review: if readers may be more interested in the work itself, you may want to make the work and the author more prominent; if you want the review to be about your perspective and opinions, then you may structure the review to privilege your observations over (but never separate from) those of the work under review. What follows is just one of many ways to organize a review.

Introduction

Since most reviews are brief, many writers begin with a catchy quip or anecdote that succinctly delivers their argument. But you can introduce your review differently depending on the argument and audience. The Writing Center’s handout on introductions can help you find an approach that works. In general, you should include:

Summary of content

This should be brief, as analysis takes priority. In the course of making your assessment, you’ll hopefully be backing up your assertions with concrete evidence from the book, so some summary will be dispersed throughout other parts of the review.

The necessary amount of summary also depends on your audience. Graduate students, beware! If you are writing book reviews for colleagues—to prepare for comprehensive exams, for example—you may want to devote more attention to summarizing the book’s contents. If, on the other hand, your audience has already read the book—such as a class assignment on the same work—you may have more liberty to explore more subtle points and to emphasize your own argument. See our handout on summary for more tips.

Analysis and evaluation of the book

Your analysis and evaluation should be organized into paragraphs that deal with single aspects of your argument. This arrangement can be challenging when your purpose is to consider the book as a whole, but it can help you differentiate elements of your criticism and pair assertions with evidence more clearly. You do not necessarily need to work chronologically through the book as you discuss it. Given the argument you want to make, you can organize your paragraphs more usefully by themes, methods, or other elements of the book. If you find it useful to include comparisons to other books, keep them brief so that the book under review remains in the spotlight. Avoid excessive quotation and give a specific page reference in parentheses when you do quote. Remember that you can state many of the author’s points in your own words.

Sum up or restate your thesis or make the final judgment regarding the book. You should not introduce new evidence for your argument in the conclusion. You can, however, introduce new ideas that go beyond the book if they extend the logic of your own thesis. This paragraph needs to balance the book’s strengths and weaknesses in order to unify your evaluation. Did the body of your review have three negative paragraphs and one favorable one? What do they all add up to? The Writing Center’s handout on conclusions can help you make a final assessment.

Finally, a few general considerations:

Works consulted

We consulted these works while writing this handout. This is not a comprehensive list of resources on the handout’s topic, and we encourage you to do your own research to find additional publications. Please do not use this list as a model for the format of your own reference list, as it may not match the citation style you are using. For guidance on formatting citations, please see the UNC Libraries citation tutorial . We revise these tips periodically and welcome feedback.

Drewry, John. 1974. Writing Book Reviews. Boston: Greenwood Press.

Hoge, James. 1987. Literary Reviewing. Charlottesville: University Virginia of Press.

Sova, Dawn, and Harry Teitelbaum. 2002. How to Write Book Reports , 4th ed. Lawrenceville, NY: Thomson/Arco.

Walford, A.J. 1986. Reviews and Reviewing: A Guide. Phoenix: Oryx Press.

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Symbolism in the book the catcher in the rye.

Jerome David Salinger hid a lot of symbols in his novel ‘Catcher in the Rye.’ It’s also attractive for readers when the author speaks about the transition from childhood to adulthood. This transition is always harmful to every young boy or girl because it is difficult to recognize the boundary between these two periods. For example, the ‘Catcher in the Rye’ red hunting hat symbolizes the uniqueness that every child has until they become an adult. The color of the…

One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest Book Review

The practice of reconsidering the values and perspectives offered in an important literary work is not uncommon. Many novels have been revisited and criticized for the values that they carry. Ken Kesey’s One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest is one of such works, as it has numerously been accused of sexism, racism, and propaganda of machismo. However, it seems that many critics have missed the important point of the novel, which is the narrator being a mentally ill individual. Once…

Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk

Violence as a Part of Philosophy in the Novel Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk Fight Club is a novel by Chuck Palahniuk, published in 1996. It was the second novel by Chuck Palahniuk, later made into a film in 1999 by director David Fincher, starring Brad Pitt and Edward Norton (Palahniuk, 1996). The purpose of the novel Fight Club is for the readers to see what happens to an individual who is lonely and looking for some way to connect…

The Help By Kathryn Stockett

Nature of Racism in the Novel The Help By Kathryn Stockett: Is It Inherent or Taught? The Help is a novel by Kathryn Stockett, published in 2009. The story is about African-American maids working for white employers in Jackson, Mississippi during the early 1960s. It took Stockett five years to complete the book. It was rejected by at least 60 agents before its final approval. It has since been published in many countries in three different languages. The major theme…

The Road by Cormac McCarthy

The Road, written in the year 2006 by the renowned writer Cormac McCarthy, is a story of a boy and his father on a journey through a landscape flaming with disasters that have destroyed civilians over a long period of time. It was adapted as a film in the year 2009 by the same name. The setting of the story is on a land after the apocalypse which has destroyed civilization. It is also without life and vegetation, thus there…

Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell

The Major Concepts of the Dystopian World in Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell Nineteen Eighty-Four is a novel written by George Orwell, first published in 1949. It is classical dystopian literature that presents a terrifying vision of our future in a totalitarian world. It is believed that as the object of satire, Orwell chose the former Soviet Union, where the novel was forbidden to be published until 1988. But in his essay “Why I Write”, Orwell insists: “Every line of…

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Definition of Novel Review

First, let us see what a review is. A review is a critical piece of writing, the main purpose of which is to evaluate a book, event, object, phenomenon, and many other things. The writer that wishes to write a review should consider the fact that a review and summary are different. The most important aim of a review is to show a discussion about the work, not simply a summary. You are welcome to show your point of view about the subject and share your knowledge and judgments supported by evidence and examples. This article will consider the peculiarities of a novel review.

A novel review is a kind of writing that reflects not only what the novel is about, but also whether the author has successfully explained the main idea. Usually a novel review falls into two parts: critical and descriptive. The first one evaluates and gives a profound critique about the novel accompanied with evidence. The second one is only briefly describing the text of a novel.

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Reviewing a novel can be a problem, especially if you are only making steps to become a master of writing. If you feel uncertain when someone asks for your opinion about the novel you have just read, these tips combined with our samples will help you create your own essay.

Unfortunately, there are no magic words that will immediately help you write a review. Every person can create their own method to writing a novel review that will be right for his or her situation. Just keep in mind that you need to express what you think about the novel. The following tips were collected by our writers and we advise you to read them before you proceed to reading our samples and writing your paper.

So, you have decided that you are ready to read the book. It happens that a student has read the novel and when it comes time to write a review, the student needs to read it for the second time to find quotes and refresh his or her memory of some moments. If you want to read more effectively, consider the following recommendations before you start reading the novel:

– Read the text attentively. If you haven’t understood the passage or the thought, reread it until you understand it. – Highlight the most meaningful quotes. This can be useful when you will be writing your review. You can number these quotes and connect with your impressions from the next point. – Take a notebook or a piece of paper. Write your impressions while you read. This is very helpful to remember the moments that strike you. – Set the novel aside for some time. It will give you the ability to think about what you have read. One author has said that writing a review is like baking bread: you put yeast and set it aside to let it rise. The same is with a review: you read the novel, set it aside for an hour or a day (depending on your timing), and only then start to write the review. – Underline the overall impression about the novel. This may become the core idea that you will be transferring to readers through your review.

It will be helpful to consider some questions while you read the novel. You can create your own list of questions or use the following list created by our writers.

A novel review can answer other questions that you see as important, so keep in mind that you need to include other information along with the list of questions.

Structuring and Writing a Novel Review

Once you have read the novel and absorbed the information, you are ready to start writing a review. Usually reviews consist of a short summary, some background information about the author and novel, and an analysis of the content.

Keep in mind that you are writing this text for a certain audience. Imagine that these people haven’t read the novel and your review will help them have a good understanding about the plot and whether it is worth reading.

Novel reviews have a common structure, like most pieces of writing, which includes an introduction, body, and conclusion. Before starting to write the review, examine all notes that you have created while reading the book. Eliminate irrelevant information and write down all thoughts you have about the novel. Read some information about the author and the history of the creation of this novel. Explore other authors’ works and analyze topics the author commonly discusses in his or her texts.

Introduction. The opening sentences should set the tone of your review. Describe your overall impression of the novel; briefly tell some information about the author and how the novel was created; state the significance of the novel; and tell about the relationship between this text and other texts by the same author or the same genre. Basic information that you will tell from the very beginning will help the readers better understand the following text.

Body. The body paragraph may contain several observations about the novel that will tell about strengths and weaknesses and how this novel fits into other texts by this author. All your thoughts should be logically structured and connected with one another. Also, support all the claims with passages. Carefully select them and make sure that they correspond to your argument. Such quotes help the reader understand what you mean when you write, for example, that the character is greedy or open minded.

Conclusion. Mention that you need to sum up your review with stating your overall personal reaction. This section should leave the reader with something to think about.

After you will finish the first draft, reread it several times. Don’t be upset if you find your text is not perfect, as you are just learning to write reviews. As any type of paper, a novel review has no place for mistakes and errors. We know that it is hard, but try to read your text as a reader, not as an author. Make sure that your text is clear and has an informal tone. Check the format, quotes, and references.

Submit the best version of your review. That means that you have written a concise text that brightly expresses your opinion about the novel including quotes and evidence. Your thoughts should flow from one to another and your writing should be free from spelling and grammatical mistakes.

What to Do If You Don’t Like the Novel

It is okay if you don’t like the novel if you have read it to the end. Consider that you can’t write a credible review if you haven’t read the novel to the end. Even if the genre of novel is not what you normally read, it will be an interesting experience, believe us. If you disagree with some moments in the novel, you should reflect a gracious attitude towards the author.

A review can be presented from two angles: positive and negative. Both of these sides need examples and direct quotes that will prove your point of view. What faults have you seen in the novel? Why is the text not to your taste?

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When you only start exploring the process of writing a novel review, you will need some good examples to follow. Learning from example is a normal practice among beginners at any sphere of knowledge, whether you are willing to become a professional writer, artist, or scientist. Reading someone else’s work can expand your attitude toward writing, give you great methods to begin or end the review, and what issue can be considered while reviewing the novel. Even if you haven’t come up with a topic, you can be inspired with a sample and take its topic as a basis for your own writing.

Following a ready-made paper doesn’t mean thoughtlessly rewriting the paper. Every human being should expand their abilities to think and analyze. So, skipping the possibility to copy this text or to rewrite it, think about the structure the author has taken for his or her text. What interesting approaches have you read? What instruments has the author used in the text? How has the author supported arguments? How can you use this information to write your own text?

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Writing a book review is easy if you plan ahead and follow a clear guide. With complete instructions, you will be able to write a perfect book review on any genre, even if you are writing for the first time.As you know, examples are one of the best ways to learn how to do something. Luckily, the internet is full of interesting book review examples for you to review and get help from.In this blog, we also have compiled academic book review examples for you to figure out how to write a perfect book review.

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Book Review Examples for Middle School Students

Traditionally, book reviews are the evaluation of books. Usually, between the 500-700 words limit, book reviews offer a brief description of the overall text.

Published book reviews can appear in academic journals, newspapers, and magazines. They provide an overview of the book and indicate whether the reviewer recommends the book to the reader or not.

Reading reviews written by others can help you get a feel and flavor of good book reviews. Learning how to write a perfect book review can help students to;

If you are a middle school student and wondering how to write a book review - examples are a good source to start with.

Here are some interesting children’s book review examples pdf for your help.

Book Reviews Examples for Middle School Students

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Book Review Examples For High School Students

While writing a book review seems like an easy task, not everyone is familiar with what it takes to write a good book review.

A well-written book review is one that must highlight what you praised about the book and how readers will benefit from reading that book.

Teachers assign book review writing assignments to students to learn how to evaluate a book critically.

Below you can also find some good book review examples for kids. These real-life examples can help you get a clear understanding of the standard book review format you can follow.

Book Reviews Examples for High School Students

Book Review Examples for College Students

Book reviews are frequently written by editors, publishers, and journal reviewers as a part of the publicity process after publishing a book.

Book reviews are also written by experts, journalists, academics, and students to develop an understanding of a book within a broader context of its subject and genre.

A great book review writing requires both subject area and genre knowledge. As a college student, you are required to demonstrate that you have examined the book from different angles.

The points you raise in your book review need to be supported with clear evidence for other forms of academic writing.

The following are some interesting critical book review examples for college students to learn how to write a perfect review.

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Short Book Review Examples for Fiction Books

If you are assigned to write a review on a fiction book, then you should know how to approach it.

Fiction book reviews follow the same basic formula as writing book reviews of any other genre.

For your help, we have also compiled interesting examples of fiction book reviews that you can go through.

The following book review examples will help you understand how expert book reviewers demonstrate the plot summary and their opinion on the book to produce a clear and concise review.

Easy Book Review Examples for Non-Fiction Books

At some point in your academic years, you may be asked to write a review on a non-fiction book. Non-fiction books tell you facts and information about the real world around you.

Non-fiction book review writing is demanding because you are required to demonstrate and evaluate the author’s contribution to a subject that you may know very little or nothing about.

For writing a review on a non-fiction book, you are required to describe the book, summarize major points of interest, and evaluate it.

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Hopefully, with the help of the above examples, you get a better idea of how to write a perfect book review.

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Book Review Samples

Besides reading an entire book, book reviews require that the reviewer be knowledgeable in information that connects with the book as well. Read our book review samples to get a taste of what it takes to write one on your own.

Neuromancer

I love science fiction. My first science-fiction novel was Ray Bradbury’s “451 Fahrenheit,” and it is still one of my favorites. I started with the…

American Rust

By Brenda Stones This debut novel comes loaded with accolades; already the book covers and the author’s websites are stashed with tributes: the next Steinbeck,…

In Search of a Masterpiece: An Art Lover’s Guide to Great Britain and Ireland

By Nicky Charlish Books do furnish a room. They also furnish impressions, and not always positive ones. The title of this one summons up the…

Strange New Worlds: The Search for Alien Planets and Life Beyond the Solar System

By Richard Swan From the time the human species developed eyes, we have stared up at the skies and speculated about the stars and the…

Panic on a Plate: How Society Developed an Eating Disorder, by Rob Lyons

By Jason Smith ‘Fish and chips are indigestible, expensive and unwholesome’. Eating them causes secondary poverty, which arises from the incompetent and immoral misapplication of…

A History of the World Since 9/11, by Dominic Streatfeild

By Patrick West Anti-Americanism has not always been the preserve of the liberal-left in Britain. In the UK, for instance, a not-uncommon response among conservatives…

Weirdo by Cathi Unsworth

By Nicky Charlish Every crime writer sets his or her ﬁctional detective some challenges to face. With this book, she sets herself one, too: how…

From the Ruins of Empire: The Revolt Against the West and the Remaking of Asia, by Pankaj Mishra

By Sam Burt The 21st century will be Asia’s century, but it won’t necessarily be an Asian century; this seems to be the take-home message…

Tell-All by Chuck Palahniuk

By Jake Hollis Heard of Chuck Palahniuk? He wrote the novel Fight Club, more popularly known through the film it inspired, starring Brad Pitt and…

When The People Speak: Deliberative Democracy and Public Consultation

By Luke Gittos The upcoming general election will see the political class fighting for the attention of voters who appear to have given up on…

The Education of a British-Protected Child, by Chinua Achebe

By Jo Caird 2008 was the 50-year anniversary of the publication of Things Fall Apart, the book that is widely regarded as the first African…

3,096 Days by Natascha Kampusch

By Austin Williams The agonising and ultimately redemptive tale of the trapped Chilean miners captured the world’s hearts and headlines. At the time of writing,…

The Pregnant Widow by Martin Amis

By Wes Brown Martin Amis burst onto the seventies literary circuit, an ‘enfant terrible’, only twenty-four and yet apparently fully-formed—The Rachel Papers (1973), Dead Babies…

Ilustrado, by Miguel Syjuco

By Mike Jakeman Ilustrado, winner of the 2008 Man Asian Literary Prize and the debut novel by a young Filipino writer, Miguel Syjuco, begins with…

Angel Time: The Songs Of The Seraphim, by Anne Rice

By Alicia Rudd From its initial façade, the latest novel by international best-selling author Anne Rice carries the attractive promise of being a ‘dark gothic…

And This is True

By Chris Sims ‘Time passes, and little by little everything that we have spoken in falsehood becomes true,’ writes Proust in Remembrance of Things Past.…

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets’ Nest

By Angelica Michelis The final part of Larsson’s Millennium Trilogy starts exactly where the second volume has finished: Lisbeth Salander, the plucky and unusual heroine…

The Tyranny of Guilt, an Essay on Western Masochism, by Pascal Bruckner

By Tara McCormack The other day on the train, I came across a copy of the Daily Express. It is not a paper I normally…

The New Old World

By Chris Bickerton Perry Anderson’s The New Old World is a welcome addition to the many books published in recent years on the European Union…

By Mike Jakeman Until the triumphant return of Jonathan Franzen in the autumn, it seemed that Christos Tsiolkas’ novel, The Slap, was a contender for…

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Top 10 Best Book Review Examples

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Are you bored with scrolling through your social media or stressed about submitting your thesis statement? Books are the perfect escape from the madness of the world. The virtual world of the books are so warm and welcoming, you instantly feel like a character in the story. We’ve curated some book review examples to get you started!

Also, another fascinating part of books is the way each character is developed. The strengths and weakness of every character are the key aspects which help the readers relate to the region.

What Is a Book Review?

To write a book review, you need to know that it primarily aims at giving the jest of the story-line, the plot, and developments about the various characters. In a more detailed book review, information about the author, previous work in the series, and inspiration about the book is also mentioned.

It is essential to go through a book review before getting down to reading a book because everyone has a different spectrum of choices when it comes to reading. You don’t want to read a couple of pages and think that this book isn’t carved for you.

Your search for a good read ends right here! We understand you don’t have a lot of time to dig deeper into every book. Each book review example provided here will guide you in choosing your next read.

The following are book reports of ten exciting books that will captivate your mind. Who knows, you might come up with your very own fairy tale after gaining inspiration from these beautiful stories.

Book Review Example 1: Exciting Times

Author: naoise dolan.

This novel will stir some exciting new perceptions about modern romance. With changing times, the definition of love also seems to be transforming. This novel explores the fears and insecurities people associate with being committed.

The story centralizes a lady named Ava, who is a teacher. Ava is involved in an affair with Julian, who is a wealthy banker. Julian has commitment issues, but there is a love triangle that makes the story sizzling. She is also seeing a lawyer named Edith.

It’s a must-read, and I recommend the book if you want to explore love triangles in the modern era.

Book Review Example 2: American Poison: How Racial Hostility Destroyed Our Promise

Author: eduardo porter.

On paper, racism is not tolerated by the law, but is that the reality? In this book, Eduardo portrays how multiples races affect different strata in America. He gives us a deep insight into the system based on research from social studies and historical connections. His work also includes the relationship between racism and economics.

Racism is a global issue, and to eradicate this heinous practice, reading more about the reality of the system helps comprehend where we are going wrong—a must-read for those interested in global issues.

Book Review Example 3: Boys & Sex

Author: peggy orenstein .

After the remarkable book titled “Girls & Sex,” Peggy came back with yet another path-breaking read. We firmly believe that educating youth about healthy sex practices will shape a better society. Merely walking away from it and considering it to be a stigma is just going to create more issues.

In this book, she talks to various men about hook-ups, consent, and so on. With her research and understanding of the subject, she points out where the boys are going wrong and what are how we need to educate them for a healthier society.

I think this book is essentially a must-read for all the youngsters who are curious and in search of a proper direction. It might not be so easy to open up and speak about these topics, and the internet isn’t necessarily going to provide you the accurate information. Educating yourself through a learned person will help you understand yourself and will quench your curiosity.

Book Review Example 4: A Long Petal of the Sea

Author: isabel allende.

This spine-chilling and optimistic book is a perfect read for rejuvenation and fun. It dates back to the 1930s when a pregnant widow escapes from the civil war and embarks on a pilgrimage across the harsh terrain. She is married to her deceased lover’s brother and decides to settle in Chile. Do you think she can seek happiness in these settings?

The original question is that the change in the setting and adaptation to new life isn’t as easy as it might appear from the outside. Such drastic changes in situations can emotionally derail a person, but to withstand it all with high strength and optimism is truly inspiring.

I think this book will make all the readers more grateful for their circumstances and will enable them to develop an understanding of adjustments that are crucial to leading a healthy and balanced life.

Book Review Example 5: Hollywood Park

Author: mikel jollet.

The frontman of the Airborne Toxic Event has his share of pain and memories from childhood, which are intriguingly portrayed through his memoirs. Recording rock memories wasn’t a real thing back. The melancholic childhood experience will bring tears to your eyes, and your mind is going to wander back to the book, making it impossible not to read this great piece of work.

Also, check out our article: 25 Reasons Why Should People Read Books

Book Review Example 6: Why I Don’t Write

Author: susan minot .

A collection of the most beautiful and most luxurious fiction stories that explore deep human connections, character changes, and the quest for truth. The depth of every story put across through a string of pearl-like words will keep you company of a lonely afternoon. Embark on the journey of discovering little tales such as that of quick and fast love and a lot more!

Book Review Example 7: Afterland

Author: lauren beukes.

This book might feel a little too close to home because the present circumstances of the world are the past of this dystopian book. The work is fiction and is set in a pandemic. The “Manual” is a pandemic that is going to wipe the existence of human-kind.

The story revolves around Cole and her twelve-year-old son. Her son is one of the last men on the planet, and her sole duty is to protect him from being exploited by the sex traffickers.

It is surprising how the brutality and extreme conditions of the book make so much sense in reality. It makes you question the morals of the present world and environmental changes, but all you can do is hope for it to be a better place.

Book Review Example 8: My Dark Vanessa

Author: kate elizabeth russell .

This book is very intense and consuming since you will experience a plethora of emotions ranging from fear and horror to deep introspection. Vanessa, in her teenage years, was in a relationship with her English teacher. But, several years later, the teacher is held accountable for the sexual exploitation and abuse of underage girls she has to introspect her past and her teenage affair.

The recollection of the sequence of events, the struggle followed by pain and grief will leave you spellbound. The tragic side of the book will drown you in a world where coming back might seem like a little bit of work. This book isn’t for a sensitive heart because the degree of sexual abuse might seem traumatic for a few readers. Skip ahead if you think you can’t balance the emotions this book has to offer.

Book Review Example 9: Drifts

Author: kate zambreno.

The flair of writing and residing in the sphere where ‘flow’ is a stream you can always plunge in far from reality. The desperation to complete the book with the obstacle of a writer’s block can push you into the zone where you are so consumed you are lost in the world you created in your mind.

With every challenge bringing more excitement and the zest to capture the best of the present time, this book explores a whole other level of passion and zeal. Witness the rise of a ravishing creator as she nurtures the soul.

Book Review Example 10: Collected Stories

Author: lorrie moore.

This list would be incomplete without this book. A collection of forty stories from this brilliant mind will send you on a little rejuvenation trip every time you pick this book up. The most attractive feature of her writing is how the stories explore the reality of human life with the right does of grief and humor.

Each story is a masterpiece on its own and has to be enjoyed to the fullest. A must-have in your collection if you are a bibliophile.

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We hope this article enriched your vocabulary of the new books to read. And if you are new to the reading sphere, this list is the apt one to develop a reading habit and fall in love with the world of literature.

Additionally, we’d like to add a few recommendations from Penguin Classics (in alphabetical order), which might interest you.

Every book’s review is a critical and honest one, and we feel free to bring you the reports of such books that are based on the real-life or real world. We hope you have a happy time reading and got a brief idea from the book review examples.

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To the Lighthouse

Sometimes, a trip to the lighthouse can take the entire life. Or our life is just one long journey to the lighthouse. Sometimes we don’t even realize how much we are in need of light that we see every night out of the window. We may not even notice how it directs us and helps not to get lost in this misty world. But what happens if this light disappears? We are left with two choices: either go on search of if, following the illusive glance, or find it inside of your soul. Virginia Woolf’s novel “To the Lighthouse” introduces the readers to the Ramsay’s family and their friends, staying in the summer house in Scotland. As they are going through daily routines, we discover their personalities and stories, so different and unique. They agree and disagree with each other, inspire and discourage, give hope and take it away, create and ruin. Their days flow as usually until the light disappears from the house. It seems like it’s possible to turn everything back and keep the life normal, but everyone can’t help noticing the missing part, until the characters go on their own trips to the lighthouse. The story is mainly written in a form of reflection. Virginia Woolf lets the readers see the characters and percept the world of the book through two of her main characters’ points of view. It shows, in an unobtrusive manner, how people depend on those whom they are surrounded with. The language of the book is figurative and complex, just as lives of its characters. It plunges the readers into such an atmosphere, where cold Scottish wind keeps your hands numbed, as you are walking down the coast, but the thought of someone caring about you does not let you freeze from inside. An amazing book that will turn the time of reading it into a very special period of life Reviewer Grade: 11

Wings of Fire Legends: Dragonslayer

A quick summary of this book is that three kids, Wren, Leaf, and Ivy, all live in a world filled with dragons. Wren was sacrificed to the dragons by her village leaders but she escaped and befriended a dragon named Sky. Leaf wants to slay a dragon and take revenge on the dragons because he believes that the dragons ate his sister, Wren. Ivy is the dragonslayer's daughter and she starts finding the truth about what happened when her father slayed the dragon. Ivy starts to realize that her father is the entire reason the dragons hate humans. When Leaf comes to Ivy's village to seek out the dragonslayer, Ivy and Leaf decide to go to the desert dragons stronghold to find Ivy's lost aunt Rose and return the dragons treasure to them. On the way they meet Wren and together they find out the truth about how the dragonslayer actually killed the dragon and try to make amends for it. This book was one of my favorite books of the entire Wings of Fire series. It has a ton of amazingly portrayed action scenes. Tui T. Sutherland, the author, did a marvelous job of using imagery to make you feel as if you are in the book. I also really enjoyed how all the books in the series are connected. You see characters from other books such as a Nightwing named Deathbringer, who is from the Dragonet prophecy series and also the second Winglets book. My favorite character is probably Wren because she is so brave, courageous, resourceful, and smart. I also love Sky, Wren's dragon, that she befriends. He is so adorable and kind of funny at times. There was nothing in the book that I didn't like. Over all this book is one of the best ones I have read this year. I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in dragons or fantasy/adventure. (8th grade)

Alan Gratz, bestselling author of Projekt 1065 and Refugee, returns with another thrilling novel about the human side of war. The novel follows two protagonists, the young Japanese conscript Hideki and the teenage American Marine Ray. As World War II rages on, the pair are brought closer and closer together without either being aware, until suddenly their paths cross in one ultimate twist of fate. Grenade is a gateway for middle school readers to understand the complexity and horrors of war without being pushed towards a more adult story like Saving Private Ryan. The story shows that despite the Japanese and Americans fighting each other at war, the soldiers battling are just people underneath the uniforms (or lack thereof). Gratz weaves mature themes with easily comprehensible language in a way that I find increasingly rare for young adult authors, and it serves his purpose well. As an older reader, I find myself coming back to Grenade for its gripping storytelling and the nuanced characters it conveys. I believe Grenade is a must-read for those interested in history and a perspective not often seen in the United States. The story of two conflicting ideologies and the events bringing them together, Grenade is a masterfully crafted story of the horrors of war and the importance of understanding others' perspectives.

The Good Earth

The Good Earth follows a man named Wang Lung accompanied by his wife, O-Lan. This story is told surrounding China in the early 20th century told in a classic rags to riches tale. Important themes are told through this story to express what China in the 20th was going through and challenges the people had to face. Some of these themes include the oppression of women and man’s relationship with the earth. I have to admit, the first time I read this book I didn’t really like it. After talking to someone about the book, I decided to read it again and recognized its importance. Not only is the book informative, but it’s also an all around good book. There are many different plot points and character development pieces that go into this story. While reading it, it made me think… is this what people had to endure in China in the 20th century? Knowing this, it pulled at my heart strings a little bit. I absolutely love this book and would recommend. Reviewer Grade: 8

Flowers for Algernon

Flowers for Algernon is stunning commentary on the way society perceives intelligence and its connection to personal value. The creative liberties taken with this book to modify diction to match Charlie Gordon's knowledge create a more personal connection with the beloved narrator. I found myself celebrating the first time he used a comma or a metaphor. Although this book was difficult to read at first, I understand that those creative choices enhance the impact of the story later on in the book. The reason I wouldn't call Flowers for Algernon perfect is I feel some of the development in the middle diverted from his climactic conversations with the doctor and professor. The story seems to split into two at once: one of Charlie's emotional intelligence struggling to keep up with his knowledge, and one of his environment's reactions to his sudden genius. Though I enjoy both perspectives, I feel the conjunction creates clutter in what could be one flawlessly streamlined story. However, both stories are executed beautifully, and the journey of Charlie Gordon is both profound and emotionally charged. Flowers for Algernon is certainly a novel I'll mull over in years to come.

Dork Diaries: Tales From a Not-So-Dorky-Drama Queen

Next to the 1st book in this 12 series collection, this one is hands down my favorite. Nikki goes through a series of events in this book and it is a real attention grabber. I loved these books as long as I can remember, and I picked this one up today and realized how awesome these books are! Even in eighth grade, these books still leave me in a feeling of awe. I HIGHLY recommend these books to anyone looking for an easy to read book series. Considering this is the ninth book of this incredible series, I am not too sure how to sum this book up without spoiling the rest of the story line, but this is a ten out of ten book and the collection as a whole! 10/10 highly recommend!!!!

The Hunger Games

I loved this series! As a big sister, I was hooked the moment Katniss said "I volunteer!" It is a great read about hardship and rebellion. How one person can make a big difference even without intent. I have read it with my oldest and will read it with my youngest at some point. But this is the book that got me reading again and I love to read it over and over.

If We Were Villains

Although I was skeptical at first, I quickly fell in love with the bizarre world of Dellecher and its fourth-year theater students. The worldbuilding and three-dimensional characters transcended expectations. I read this novel in a mere 3 days, and it didn't take long to get me hooked. I'm obsessed the way these students were with Shakespeare. Unfortunately, this beautifully written novel has some glaring flaws that it wasn't poetic enough to cover. The plot started off strong but lost its way in the whirlwind of the theater world. It veered towards a tangled romance before reluctantly wandering back to its roots abruptly before the novel ended. I would've liked more development in any and all realms besides Oliver and Meredith. In fact, I would happily read a series of books detailing these seven students' journey through university. After about six hours spent reading, I feel I only have a vague idea of these characters, and I'm on the edge of my seat for more. Regardless, it was a thrilling ride, and I'm optimistic for Rio's other works.

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

The Boy who Harnessed the Wind is a nonfiction autobiography about a boy falling in love with science. The boy, William Kamkwamba, is the son of a poor African farmer. William grows up creating toys and playing games. When his father can no longer afford to send William to school, William goes to a library and learns about electricity generation. William soon builds a windmill out of the discarded items found at the local junkyard and provides his house with electricity when the windmill spins. Word of his incredible accomplishment spreads, and soon William gets the opportunity to fly to other countries and talk about his accomplishments and how his technology can be imitated throughout Africa to make life easier for Africans. Because of his success on the world stage, he now has the connections and money to send himself and his siblings to school. After completing college in the United States William moved back to his old hometown and inspires young children by giving them opportunities to enrich themselves in education.

Real Friends

The graphic novel “Real Friends” is about a girl named Shannon. Shannon and Adrienne have always been best friends, but when Adrienne begins hanging out with the popular girl, Shannon is just left in the dust. The novel follows Shannon as she goes through one big roller coaster called middle school. The book touches on the subject of how difficult middle school can be and challenging middle school friendships. I enjoyed this book because I can relate to the lessons and feelings Shannon has towards her friendships and surroundings. Middle School is a tough and confusing time in everyone’s life, and knowing that you have similar experiences to others is nice to know. I would recommend this book to anyone who is struggling to find themselves throughout middle school or even awkward years. Reviewer Grade: 8

Killing Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever

Killing Lincoln, written by Bill O'Reilly, is a historical fiction novel detailing the account of the Civil War and the events that led up to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. The narrator takes the reader along a tale of battle, and a timeline of Booth growing more and more anti-Lincoln until he finally decides to buy a gun and shoot Lincoln. I enjoyed the book because there is so much information, it's almost as if the narrator were there, writing everything down in the present. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes history, as well as anyone who is possibly enrolled in a history class.

The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein

This is a clever, evocative YA reimagining for Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein," told from the perspective of Elizabeth Lavenza. I listened to the audiobook adaptation after a friend recommended the book to me, and it was truly difficult to turn it off/put it down. There are rattling, emotional moments and interesting characterization details throughout, particularly in regard to Victor and Elizabeth's complicated, consuming relationship. Elizabeth's narration is strong, I'd say, and the audiobook narrator (Katharine Lee McEwan) performed different character's voices very well/in a way that helped build the atmosphere rather than detract from it. A lovely book!!

The Last Guardian

The Last Guardian—the final book in the Artemis Fowl series—could not have gotten here any faster. In my mind, the series was basically over once they did the "time travel" book in the fifth entry, The Time Paradox . That The Atlantis Complex felt like the weakest in the series meant I didn't have high hopes for this wrap-up of the series. Fortunately, the downward trend since the third book did not continue here, and it finished on a satisfying high note.

Perhaps due to this being the last book in the series, the whole "deus ex machina" style of returning everything to normal by the end of the book seemed to go out the window here. This allowed for some truly exciting developments—not the least of which includes the death of main characters. Using not one, but two of the series' best antagonist was also a smart move to increase the stakes to the highest they've ever been in the entire saga. All these things combined into an entertaining ending that reminded me why I kept with this series for so long.

There wasn't any reason to hold anything back in this book, and Eoin Colfer flawlessly left everything with a satisfying conclusion. Sure, there were some romantic aspects of the titular character's life that I would have liked to have seen wrapped up slightly differently, but I also understand that this middle-grade series never had that as its strong suit (other than the "will they/won't they" between him and Holly Short). Ultimately, would I read this series again? Probably not. However, I would pick up a few entries to read again, and this is definitely one of them.

Ending the Artemis Fowl series on a high note, I give The Last Guardian 4.0 stars out of 5.

Shadows in Flight

You know how sometimes a series has overstayed its welcome? How, even though the author has wrapped up most of the loose ends, there's another story afterward that only exists to extend the series even farther than it has already come? The only times I can forgive these extensions is if the story in question isn't particularly long. For instance, the "epilogue" story in Marissa Meyer's Stars Above is a great way to show the characters settling into normal life after the main conflict ends. Shadows in Flight is almost unnecessary, but at least it's short.

Shadow of the Giant was a satisfying conclusion to the Ender's Shadow saga, so the fact that Shadows in Flight exists is merely to wrap up Bean's story even if the rest of the world had already reached its peaceful conclusion. After all, one question remained from this series: can those with Anton's Key be cured of their premature death and still keep their incredible gifts? This story sets out to answer that question and give Bean the (second) send-off he deserved. Fortunately, it's a relatively short book, since there isn't much else to say on the matter.

The problem is, there's nothing particularly new in this book when compared to the other eight books in both the Speaker for the Dead and Ender's Shadow series. This is perhaps because the three new characters (Bean's children) were repeated archetypes from their respective namesakes. It's always nice to have a little more content in the Ender universe, but even I think this feels like a post-it note scribbled on the back of the end of the series.

Wrapping up the final loose ends of the Ender's Shadow saga, I give Shadows in Flight 3.0 stars out of 5.

The Wind Through the Keyhole

Backstory can often be a difficult element to work into a series. To keep the action in the present and moving forward, there’s rarely time to go into the background of the characters, let alone the main character of the series. This is why side stories like Fairest and The Wind Through the Keyhole exist. There’s a subtle need to explore the troubled past of a main character, but to get into the depth of their backstory requires a significant amount of words that won’t fit into already full books in the main series.

In The Wind Through the Keyhole, Stephen King lets the reader see the origins of Roland the Gunslinger. What’s interesting here is that King does so in a series of nested stories, almost evoking something from Inception (2010) or Cloud Atlas. After all, a single story hardly affects real people but is instead a string of interactions that themselves were influenced by the past events of other characters’ lives. And while knowing these stories doesn’t add to the whole of the Dark Tower series, they confirm some things that Roland alluded to from his past.

With many moments in the core Dark Tower series being used to show character development for the rest of the members of the ka-tet, The Wind Through the Keyhole provides the foundation for the titular Gunslinger that was mostly missing from the main series. Considering that King wrote this book almost a decade after the series concluded, it’s no wonder that the universe of Mid-World feels as rich as ever in this side story. Adding this mid-series book after the fact meant that King still had more to clarify and The Wind Through the Keyhole definitely delivers.

A Dark Tower side story with plenty of character background, I give The Wind Through the Keyhole 4.0 stars out of 5.

Mythology, written about Edith Hamilton, creates a timeline and family tree of the Greek gods and demigods. The book is based in small sections, so it is essentially a collection of assorted stories. For example, there is a section called "The Great Heroes before the Trojan War", and in that section there are specific synopsizes on Perseus, Theseus, Hercules, and Atlanta. I enjoyed the book because you can read it 5 minutes at a time because it does not take long to read a section. I recommend the book to mythology and history lovers alike.

Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, written by Harriet Jacobs, is a memoir of the oppression of slavery that Harriet faced as a slave. The book starts off talking about the pleasantries of childhood, but when her owner dies, ownership of her is shipped over to Dr. Flint, who ends up being a predator and wants to procreate with Harriet. Harriet refuses, but Dr. Flint becomes so demanding that Harriet turns fugitive. Ironically, Harriet hides for seven years at her grandmother's house, just across the street from Dr. Flint's plantation. Eventually, an opportunity arises for her to escape North, and after doubts, she does and is successful. In the North, she works hard to bring her family out of slavery, and one of the ladies that she works for purchases her and sets her free. The tale is brathtaking story of relentless perseverance, grit, and tenacity.

In the Time of the Butterflies

In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez is a fictionalized account of resistance to the dictatorial rule in the Dominican Republic inspired by the stories of the three Mirabal sisters who were murdered in 1960. Alvarez expertly captures the terrorized atmosphere of living in a police state and the courage of a few to stand up in resistance. Despite the underlying anguish and dread, the novel is brimming with romance, hope, and faith as Dominicans try to find life under a dictator. Suppose you want a captivating novel enriched with courage, feminism, and intimacy and are willing to read a challenging narrative to stomach. In that case, this anxious page-turner will not disappoint.

Frankenstein

Frankenstein, a fictitious novel based Europe, details the account of a genius named Victor Frankenstein who creates a beast out of dead body parts. The beast then goes on to haunt him and kill everyone who Frankenstein loves. Frankenstein tracks the beast into the mountains and eventually speaks to him. The beast pleads Frankenstein to create a female beast, to which Frankenstein, comprehending of the horror that a lineage of beasts would survive, declines. The beast vows to kill every last one of Frankenstein's affections, and he does. Frankenstein is enraged and dedicated the rest of his life to tracking and killing the beast. The chase ends in the Arctic, where Frankenstein eventually dies. The beast sees his death and, with no more hope for a future mate, is overcome with grief.

Monument 14

This book is the perfect example of a great concept with poor execution. It is about a bunch of kids trapped in a grocery store amid an apocalypse, and trust me, it isn’t as good as it sounds. First of all, the worst thing in this book was the handling of 13 year old Sahalia, at least in the beginning. Her character in itself was creepy and unnecessary. Under no circumstances should a character who is only my age be described like that. She was handled well in the very end, but that’s about it. Besides that glaring issue, the rest of the book is flat at best. I will definitely not finish this series. (8th grade)

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