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Book Reports
No one knows better then MasterPapers writing services, that writing a proper book report is an art.
We know that an excellent book review has to critically analyze a secondary text, while a bad one just gives a synopsis. After assessing the way in which the author deals with the topic, we look beyond the boundaries of the book to further assess its contribution to the concerned issues.
Four vital parameters for evaluation
A really good book review starts with a provocative introduction that sustains attention. After stating the thesis it goes through four vital steps to a logical conclusion which upholds the original statement or argument, in the introduction, backed by concerned citations from the text. Our excellent book reviews spell out the-
- Intellectual approach or historiography# what contemporary and distant schools of thought show their influence on the author? What are the books basic premises, values and purpose? Is the author in agreement with generally held views? If the author is in disagreement with these, is he justified in holding an opposing view? Does the book make a significant impact while making an original contribution?
- Approach of the book # What kinds of issues does the author raise? What kind of data does the author use? Is the work based on too many unproven assumptions? Does the author adequately answer the issues that are raised-or are these left hanging?
- Writing Style # Is the writer adequately lucid in style to capture the nuances and mood of the topic? Is the conclusion convincing and could a lay person understand it? Do the thoughts follow in logical order with clarity and sustained style or does it sizzle out in between?
- Reviewer’s evaluation # what is the subjective assessment of the authors views? Does the reviewer agree or disagree? Which parts of the book were found the most memorable? Did the book leave the reader with a feeling of triumph or direction or was one left more confused then before? This last step covers the inherent strengths and weaknesses of the book
Book Review Check List
- Does the review introduce the topic and type of book along with its scope and setting?
- Are the author, title, and publishing details clearly mentioned?
- What is the theme? Is it nonfiction or fiction, a biography or an autobiography
- Does the review look at the book in relation to other books on the subject? What is the gist of the content?
- Does the review analyze if this book takes the topic to the next level, or is it run of the mill?
- If it’s an academic book –does it give an overview? Is it backed by quotes from key passages?
- If its fiction, does the review give a brief write up of the story and key characters without giving away the twist in the story or plot?
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