Book Review Form
Name: _______________ Period: ____
1)
Basic Information:
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Title: _______________________
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Author: _______________
Date of Publication: ________
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Publisher: _____________
Number of pages in the book: ______________
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List, in a ten point plot outline, the sequence of events of the book.
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From what point of view is the story told?
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What effect does the point of view have on the story?
3)
Using the following format, list the two main characters. Use quotations
from the novel. Be sure to use quotation marks and indicate page
numbers by placing them in parenthesis following each quotation.
A.
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Name _______________________
2.
Describe physically
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Describe personally
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Describe character’s dilemma
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How does s/he change?
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How historically accurate is the characterization of this
person?
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Describe your reaction to the character. (Do you find him/her
admirable, detestable, humorous, tragic, etc? Why?)
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Name _______________________
2.
Describe physically
3.
Describe personally
4.
Describe character’s dilemma
5.
How does s/he change?
6.
How historically accurate is the characterization of this
person?
7.
Describe your reaction to the character. (Do you find him/her
admirable, detestable, humorous, tragic, etc.? Why?)
Setting
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Describe the setting.
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How does the setting relate to the story?
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How does the setting contribute to the reader’s understanding of
the story?
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How historically accurate is the setting?
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Style
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Comment on the author’s use of language and syntax.
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Theme
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State the theme of the novel
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7)
Were there specific devices/techniques which the author used to
advantage? (Examples?!)
Provide one example to support this choice of theme.
Historical Importance
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Does this novel provide insights into a time period which will
enhance the reader’s knowledge and understanding? (A simple
“yes” or “no” won’t do! Explain)
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Two of the most interesting specifics were:
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Appreciation
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Is the book worth reading? Rereading? Why?