Review your reads!

How to write a review

Your review should be in-depth enough to demonstrate that you have read the book, but try not to include spoilers for other students who might want to read it!

• Note: you will need to read the whole book even if it is non-fiction

• Horrible Histories/Science/Geography count as a non-fiction

Reviewing a Fiction book

• Overall did you enjoy the book? (It’s okay if you didn't!)

• Rate it out of 5 stars.

• Give a very short synopsis (summary) of the plot. But avoid saying too much and giving spoilers!

• What did you like about it? And/or what did you dislike about it?

• What did you think of the characters? Did you like them? Did you feel like they were believable?

• How did it make you feel? Was the book funny, scary, sad or action packed?

• Would you recommend it? Do you think it will appeal to fans of another book you have read?

Reviewing a Comic Book or Manga

Follow the guidelines for a Fiction book but also comment on the art work. What did you like or dislike about the art and how the characters are drawn?

If you are reading a manga adaptation of another book you have read (like the Darren Shan Saga or Maximum Ride, a Shakespeare plays, or a myth you are familiar with) then it would be good if you can comment on how well you think it has been adapted.

Reviewing a Non-Fiction book

• Overall did you enjoy the book? (It's okay if you didn't!)

• Rate it out of 5 stars

• Do you feel that it covered the topic well? Did you learn what you wanted to from it? Was it as in-depth as you would like?

• Did you learn any interesting facts? Did it make you want to learn more about a particular topic?

• Who do you think the book it aimed at? What age group do you think it is intended for? Is it best for browsing and general interest, or would it be good for homework and research?

• Did it have good illustrations or photographs appropriate to the subject?

• Would you recommend it? Who would you recommend it to?