• Provide a brief overview of the book.
• Identify the thesis of the book; what are the central ideas?
• Explore issues raised by the book.
• Respond to the author/director’s opinions as presented
• Were your prior ideas changed because of the book?
• Conclude with a personal critique and judgment of the quality, value and contribution of the book.
A book review is more than a summary; it is a commentary that evaluates the work for authenticity, contribution to knowledge, or even as entertainment. You may note the content of a book, but extensive quotation is not necessary.