Description
A book review is not a book report. It is an evaluation, a critique of the book, not just a report that summarizes the contents of the book. A book review should provide an overview of the contents and an evaluation of the book's relevance and accuracy.
To accurately complete your book review you need to research how life really was during the time period of your book. Once you have a sound understanding of the time period, you will evaluate the author’s description of the time period with the facts that you have found in your textbook or online.
The review should evaluate the setting and main characters of your historical fiction. Does the author write an accurate account of the civilization highlighted in the book? Are the main characters actions and behaviors believable?
Book Review Checklist:
1. Introduction
- Title & Author
- Setting
- Main Character
2. Historical Civilization Review (setting)
- Critically review authors description of the civilization
- Cross reference with textbook or website
3. Character Review (main character)
- Explain two actions of the character.
- Are the actions or behaviors believable?
4. Conclusion
- State your opinion about the book.
- Did you like or dislike this book? Explain why or why not.
