a. identify the parts of a book,
b. recognize the importance of
c. writing a book review, and
write a book review.
At the end of the lesson, you can:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
BOOK REVIEW
A book review is a written analysis
of a book's content, style, and merit.
It often includes a summary of the
book, an evaluation of its quality,
and a recommendation for other
readers.
A typical book review should be
between 500 and 750 words long,
providing a concise summary of the
book, critical analysis, and your
overall opinion while avoiding
unnecessary details or lengthy plot
recaps.
Develops critical thinking skills
and argument analysis.
Targets a specific audience and
provides a critical response to
scholarly work.
STRUCTURESTRUCTURESTRUCTURE
OF BOOKOF BOOKOF BOOK
REVIEWREVIEWREVIEW
INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION
Around 5% of the paper
The Title of the book
The Genre
The Author
The Author’s thesis statement
for non-fiction
INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION
Around 5% of the paper
Title of the book
Author’s name
Genre
Brief background of the book
for fiction
BRIEF SUMMARYBRIEF SUMMARYBRIEF SUMMARY
Around 10% of the paper
Writer’s Objectives
Methods Used
Major Findings or Claims
for non-fiction
BRIEF SUMMARYBRIEF SUMMARYBRIEF SUMMARY
Around 10% of the paper
Theme
Plot
Characters
for fiction
REVIEW/CRITIQUEREVIEW/CRITIQUEREVIEW/CRITIQUE
for non- fiction
Methodological Appropriateness
Does the methodology effectively
support the arguments?
Around 75% of the paper
Theoretical Soundness
Are the theories well-grounded and
credible?
Alignment with Expert Knowledge
Does the explanation align with
reliable sources and experts?
Theoretical Soundness
Are the theories well-grounded and
credible?
Alignment with Expert Knowledge
Does the explanation align with
reliable sources and experts?
Depth of Explanation
Is the discussion thorough and well-
supported?
Consideration of Other Perspectives
Are alternative viewpoints
acknowledged?
Logical Coherence
Are ideas presented in a clear, logical,
and connected manner?
REVIEW/CRITIQUEREVIEW/CRITIQUEREVIEW/CRITIQUE
Plot Development
Is the story engaging, well-
structured, and logically developed?
for fiction
Around 75% of the paper
Characterization
Are the characters well-developed,
believable, and compelling?
Writing Style
Is the language engaging,
descriptive, and appropriate for the
genre?
Theme and Depth
Does the book explore meaningful
themes with depth and clarity?
Pacing and Coherence
Does the narrative flow smoothly,
maintaining reader interest?
CONCLUSIONCONCLUSIONCONCLUSION
Overall Impression
Summarize the book’s strengths and
weaknesses, highlighting its impact.
for both fiction and non-fiction
Around 10% of the paper
Scholarly Value
Assess its contribution to the field or
genre.
Audience Benefits
Explain how the book serves its
intended readers.
Future Directions
Suggest improvements, further
research, or related topics for
exploration.