• Write a summary of the book. (A brief outline of the plot - with a brief description of the characters. Evaluate the plot, character and setting.
• Gather information about the author.
• Give your own opinion about what you liked and what you did not like.
• Revise, and proofread the review.

Sample Book Review:

The Old Man and the Sea:

The novel tells us about a fisherman's heroic struggle with nature. The fight begins when the old man Santiago hooks a giant marlin after months without a catch. The old man puts up a powerful effort to conquer the huge fish fighting exhaustion, hunger, injury and even a group of sharks. The novel/written in Herningway simple style is a timeless tale of courage and adventure.