Writing a book/film review
Follow these steps to write a book or film review.
Pre writing
Remember and take notes of the plot of the story. What impression did it produce on you?
Writing
- Introduction: give the title and author of the book. If you’re reviewing a film mention the director or actors.
- Body:
1. Summarize the plot in a few sentences.
2. Mention the setting: the place and time of the plot.
3. Say something about the main characters.
4. Say something about the content. - Conclusion:
1. Comment on the book or film.
2. Let others know whether or not you liked the book/film.
3. Why do you like it? Why don’t you like it?
4. Is the author’s style good or bad, is the book / film interesting or boring etc.
5. Do you want to recommend the book/film?
Post writing
Edit your writing.
Useful Expressions:
Title, Author / Director, Actors
The film is directed by
The film is produced by..
It is starred by…
The book is written by …
Setting
The action takes place in … (setting)
The action of the film is set in …
The story takes place in…
Characters and Plot
The main characters are …
The story is about ….
The novel tells the story of …
In the course of the novel the action develops dramatically.
The novel / film begins with…
The novel has an unexpected ending.
The end of … is …
Reaction
I am impressed by
I think ….
The book is terribly / beautifully written
The film is terrible / exciting.
What surprised me is …
What I liked is…
What I didn’t like is…
I liked/didn’t like the film / novel because …
Sample Book Report
Sample Film Review
Sample Film Review
