Ten Steps to follow whenWriting a Book Review

Book reviews tell readers more about a particular book. They are mostly read by the people who have not read and would love to indulge into the book or those who do not understand some aspect of the book. These are the top ten points to consider when writing a book review.

The review should have a catchy title. This is to catch the attention of the readers and should not be just the same as the title of the book. A crafty title is the ticket to get the attention of the reader and keep them glued.

The writer should just come upfront and give the biggest reason to read the book in the introduction. If the reader gets the feeling that the writer is sure of themselves then they are more likely to connect with them.

The writer should give the review a personal twist. This is especially true for self-development books. The reader needs to identify with the book on personal level and identify how the book will affect them in their life.

The reader should bring in some personal social connection with the author. This aspect works better if they know the author personally or professionally then the better. An allusion to the relationship they have with the author can cement their reader’s belief in their credibility.

The review should be easy to read. The review is either for those who have not read the book or those who did not understand some aspects. For those who have read it, if the book was hard enough there is no need to complicate the review. A complex review can discourage prospective readers and therefore beat the purpose of the book.

The review should tell the readers exactly how long the book takes to read. The estimation should take in consideration an average reader and not be too long or too short.

The writer should decide on the main points that they aim to pass across in the review. If the review is too wide then it can be too irrelevant, repetitive and ambiguous. The writer should decide on between 5 and ten points that they want to pass across and concentrate on them.

The review should not be just pure text but should be mixed with visual interpretations of the text.

The ending should encourage the reader to take action and read the book or use the principles to change their life.