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1. “आख्
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A BOOK REVIEW COMPETITION
2025

2. Composition of a BOOK REVIEW
Book Review can only be done if you have read the book Book Review can only be done if you have read the book
properly. The components are –properly. The components are –
1.1.Author introduction.Author introduction.
2.2.About the book.About the book.
3.3.According to my understanding (Review).According to my understanding (Review).
4.4.Summary of the bookSummary of the book
5.5.Book Recommendation.Book Recommendation.
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3. 1. Author Introduction
The details about the author.
•Occupation/ Career
•Experience/ Background.
•Interest.
•Previous writings.
•In case of first author, his details of prior profession to
be mentioned and his motivation of writings to be
described.
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4. 2. About the Book
•Purpose of the book
•Target audience
•Genre of the book
•Story/Plot
•The characters
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5. Purpose of the book
The objective, that why this book is written.
Target audience
Target audience may be dictated by age, gender, income,
location, interests or a myriad of other factors.
Genre of the book
A book's genre is its category or style, which describes the
type of story being told. It can be determined by the book's
tone, content, length, literary technique, or format.
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6. The story /Plot
This is WHAT happens. To help you think about the main This is WHAT happens. To help you think about the main
events, first draw a time line with the beginning scene events, first draw a time line with the beginning scene
of the book at the top of a piece of paper and the final of the book at the top of a piece of paper and the final
scene at the bottom.scene at the bottom.
The charactersThe characters
WHO is in the book. To help you describe the characters,
first analyze the following details-
•Name of character
•Role
•Adjective to describe them

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7. 3. According to My Understanding (Review)
•Idea behind choosing this book.
•Analysis.
•Shortcomings.
•Strength of book.
•Reading experience.
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8. Idea behind choosing this book
The thoughts I have while choosing this book.
Analysis of the book
It is considered to be a description or a critical assessment,
evaluating the significance, meaning, and quality of the book.
Shortcomings
Were there any chapters where you found yourself wishing for Were there any chapters where you found yourself wishing for
some action to liven up the plot? Any unrealistic characters? some action to liven up the plot? Any unrealistic characters?
Any descriptions or chapters that you felt were not very good?Any descriptions or chapters that you felt were not very good?
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9. Strength of book
This is where you describe your favourite part of the book. This is where you describe your favourite part of the book.
Was there a particular piece of action, description or Was there a particular piece of action, description or
characters' speech you really enjoyed? Which part spice characters' speech you really enjoyed? Which part spice
up your interest in the book.up your interest in the book.
Reading ExperienceReading Experience
It consists of what the reader notices when engaging with
a piece of writing
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10. 4. Summary of the Book
•A book summary provides a brief version of a
book, emphasizing its main points and core
ideas. It offers readers an insight into the book
without delving into all the details. Similar to a
snapshot or a concise overview, it
encapsulates the book's essence.
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11. 5. Book Recommendation
A book recommendation is a recommendation
of a book to read and it’s a positive suggestion
that shares your experience with a book and
why you recommend it.
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12. FINAL TIPS
•Before you begin, it’s important to make sure that you read
the book properly.
•While doing book review you should keep in mind that a
review may be as short as 500 words, or as long as 1500
words, depending on the purpose of the reviewer.
•After you complete your review, you have to present in a
manner that the audience, having no/less knowledge about
the book, get an understanding of the book.
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