Critical Book Review

Critical Book Review
BASIC FORMAT FOR BOOK REPORTS

Student's Name _____________________ Grade ________

Date ____________ Report No. ________ Score________________

A. Introduction
1. Title _______________________________________________________________

2. Author _______________________________________________________________

3. Genre/Type of Book ____________________________________________________

4. When/Where book takes place:
a. Time_______________________________________________________________

b. Place _______________________________________________________________

   5. Who/what is the book about?
           List principle characters
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6. Thesis statement (Your evaluation of the book, favorable or unfavorable)

B. Briefly summarize plot/climax:

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C. Proof of Thesis

Why is your evaluation fair & accurate? Prove your view by using examples/quotes from the work itself. Answer questions such as: What is the author's purpose? Did he fulfill it? Is what the author says accurate & true? Is he consistent? Is the plot clear or cluttered? Does the book have good descriptions, too much or too little? Is it boring? Has the author developed his characters well? Is the author Scripturaly sound? Does his point of view support or deny/break God's Word, principles, and commandments?

D. Conclusion (a general restatement of your thesis)