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A Guide to Writing Book Reviews
Directions:
Having read the book in its entirety, you are to write a four to five-page book review (typed and double-spaced) based upon your impressions of the book. The following guidelines will direct you through the process. Remember to keep your writing original—avoid using the work of others—to avoid any suggestion of plagiarism.
I. Introduction
A book review is more than a mere summary of the book; it is a critical evaluation and analysis of the book. A brief summary is a part of the review, but the critical analysis is the crucial element.
II. Form
The length of the review should be 4 to 5 pages, typed, double-spaced with one-inch margins on both sides, top, and bottom. The paragraphs should be left justified with the first line indented 4 or 5 spaces; this will leave the right side of the paragraphs ragged. There should not be an extra space or line between paragraphs.
The final draft should be as error free as possible. Spelling and grammar are important to academic writing. Good writing is re-writing. If you wait to the last day to write a paper, it will not be well written. As you edit your preliminary drafts, read them out loud.
III. Content
A good review should address the following points (NOT, however, in outline form under the headings below):
A. Brief Statement about the Author: Who is the author? What training, experience, or position qualifies this person to write this particular book?
B. Scope of the Work: Both topically and chronologically. What period does it cover? Is it a complete history of the period, or does it deal with one particular subject? Is it organized logically? Is it consistent? Is it readable and understandable?
C. Emphasis and Contribution of the Work: What aspect of the material does the author consider most important? Is it economic, social, political, intellectual, religious, or a combination? What is the primary reason for writing the book? What is the thesis of the work, the main point? Why did the author feel the need to write about the subject? Did the author develop any new ideas, or present new material—if so, give examples?
D. Point of View or Bias: Does the author try to deal with the subject impartially, or is he/she prejudiced one way or another? Does the author show a special sympathy or antagonism toward any particular individual, class, or group? Does this sympathy or subjectivity enhance or detract from the argument or story. Does the author reveal his/her own cultural, economic, or political prejudices? If so, how does this affect the book.
E. Sources Used: How and when did the author do the research for the book? What type of research did the author do? What type of sources were used? Do the type and nature of the sources affect the character of the work? How? Were important sources overlooked or not used? (Much of this information can be found in the notes, bibliography, preface and foreword.)
F. Recommendations: Did you, the reviewer, find the book well-researched, organized, and written? Did you enjoy reading it? Explain why or why not. Do you recommend the book to others? Who or what type of reader would benefit from reading the book or from owning it.
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