Review
writing
What
is a Review:
1) The examining or
considering again of something in order to decide if changes are necessary.
2) A look back at
something in order to check, remember, or be clear about something.
3) To look at or
think about something again to make sure that you understand it.
Book
Review:
A book review is a
thorough description, critical analysis, and/or evaluation of the quality,
meaning, and significance of a book. It is also expressing individual views
about any book.
Steps
for writing a book review:
1) Title-
Give the
appropriateness of the title. Try to give its meaning.
2) About the
writer-
Give short
information of the writer. His name and few other specialties.
3) Cover-
Give your views
about the front and back cover page. If there are any pictures, figures,
designs etc., mention its importance. Give your views if the cover page is
attractive, effective and apt or not. Mention colour combination used there.
4) Introduction-
Give brief
introduction of the book and why do you choose it.
5) Theme /Story/
Summary-
Give the central
idea of the book. Do not disclose all the events (or suspense if any) of the
story. Just give some hints about the story.
6) Content-
Give brief content
of the book. But do not give all the events as they may affect the sale of the
book.
7) Planning and
Presentation-
Give your views
about the chronological order and presentation of the content. See what kind of
narration, description or format of telling events is given in the book. Give
use language features.
8) Novelty /
special features-
Mention the new
remarkable things and specialties of the book appealing you most.
9) Conclusion-
Give your overall
impression about the book and recommendation about reading/buying it.
10) Suggestion for
writing a book revie in the exam-
Write review in
simple and clear language. Write a review in 100 to 150 words. One page of the
answer sheet is sufficient to write a book review. Along with the
book review, review of any magazine can also be given in the activity sheet.
There will be no name of the book or magazine given. Students can write a
review of any book or magazine.
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Book Review: The Guide
Title: The title of the
novel ‘The Guide’ summarizes what the novel is all about. The title is based on
the central character -Raju.
Writer: ‘The Guide’ is a
novel written in English by the Indian author R. K. Narayan. R.K. Narayan
has been one of the prominent writers in Indian Writing in English.
The Cover Page: The cover page is attractive showing a picture of a dancing girl.
It is related to the story of the novel.
Introduction: R.K. Narayan’s novel ‘The Guide’ is the story of a man named Raju who
comes from a small village in India called Malgudi. Raju first comes across as
a guide, then Rosie’s career coach and then ends up becoming a holy man. It
shows the loss of Raju’s self and then to spiritual transformation and
awakening.
Central Idea: The novel describes the transformation of the protagonist, Raju,
from a tour guide to a spiritual guide and then one of the greatest holy men of
India.
Presentation: Like Narayan’s other novels, The Guide too begins with realistic
settings and everyday happenings in the lives of a cross-section of Indian
society, with characters of all sections. The novel is written in different
chapters.
Special Feature: The novel reflects Indian tradition and culture in great detail. It is
centered around an imaginary place in South India called Malgudi. ‘The Guide’
remains one of the best works of Narayan which has been adapted into a movie as
well.
Conclusion: The novel – ‘The Guide’ is a thought-provoking novel. It shows the subtle and complex human relationships in a very lucid manner. So, I like the novel very much.
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