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Book Reviews
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The Qualities That Set Strong Reviews Apart
A good book review pairs a brief summary with specific, fair judgement that helps readers decide whether to read the…
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Writing a Fair Review of a Book You Didn’t Enjoy
A practical guide to writing an honest, specific and fair review of a book you didn’t enjoy.
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Turning Your Reading Notes into Blog Reviews
A practical route from messy reading notes to a clear, honest blog review, covering structure, plot, spoilers and ratings.
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Book Review
A practical, step-by-step guide to writing a book review that gives a clear opinion rather than a plot recap.
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Book Reviews: How They Work and How to Use Them
A practical guide to book reviews: what they are, how to read them, how to spot fakes and how to…
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Telling Genuine Reviews from Fake Ones
A practical guide to telling genuine book reviews from fake ones, from reading the text to checking reviewer histories and…
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Choosing a Rating for a Book: Stars, Scores and Scales
A practical guide to choosing a book rating: star meanings, a personal key, common mistakes and when to use words…
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Where to Find Thoughtful Book Reviews Online
Reader communities and professional critics each show something different. Here is how to use both when choosing a book.
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The Standard Structure of a Book Review
A clear walk through the standard book review format, section by section, with typical lengths from university writing guides.