The review should be 4 pages, double spaced, and written in Times New Roman, 12.
The structure of the review:
1. Write the heading. Usually this part consists of bibliographical information about the novel: title, author’s name, place of publication and date of publication.
2. Write the introductory part. Start your paper with an eye-catching opening sentence that will attract the reader to your review. Your first sentence can be a quote, anecdote, or just an interesting statement. In simple words describe what the review will be about. It will be worth mentioning information about the author and whether this particular novel follows the author’s usual style.
If you feel that you can’t write a good introduction right now, you can write it after you finish the body paragraphs. It will be easier to write it when you have all points before your eyes.
3. Write the body section. This part of a review is not about plot description. You need to concentrate on your impressions and point of view. You can choose one of the following approaches in creating the review: a view from an outside perspective, an analysis without positive or negative Assessment, and critique.
You can analyze the title of the novel, discuss themes and ideas mentioned in the text, or evaluate the author’s style and composition. Tell about your impressions about the book, describing in detail the moments that you have enjoyed the most. Discuss positive and negative moments supporting it with evidence. If appropriate, mention the quality of book design, illustrations, and print quality.
4. End the review with a short conclusion. Has the author succeeded to convey her messages to the reader? What thoughts did you have right after reading the novel? Have you learned something new? To what type of reader would you recommend this novel? Mention that the novel will be appreciated by those who enjoy reading similar novels. Try to avoid mentioning new information at the end of your review in order to avoid confusing your readers.
The structure that I am proposing is only one acceptable structure. If you want to create your own structure, that will be fine with me as long as it creates a coherent and meaningful review.
