A Book Review

Introduction
As with an article you need an exciting start to catch the readers attention. The introduction
should also introduce the title and author of the book.
As a child I used to dream of magical adventures in a fantasy world. I would close my eyes and
imagine __________ (verb in gerund / noun)

Sitting in my _______ class I used to stare out the window daydreaming about _________.

I have always been a bit of a bookworm but the book that made the greatest impression on me
was ______________.

The books of __________ (author's name) had a profound effect on me that will stay with me
forever. One book in particular stands out, __________ (book name)

Describing the story

You should use 80-100 words for this section.
Vocab to describe the book in general:
a page-turner / a white-knuckle ride / a tearjerker / a laugh a minute / I couldn't put it down.
Vocab to describe specific parts:
a slow start / a gentle introduction /gripping climax / nailbiting conclusion / cliffhanger ending/
a shocking twist in the tail
Setting:
The book is set in _______(place/time)
The action takes place in ______ (place/time)
the present day (now)
an alternate reality where vampires / wizards walk the earth
a sleepy village in the USA
the bustling city of New York
Plot:
The plot centres around / focuses on (the adventures / lives of _________)
The plot follows the adventures of _________(character name)

Characters:
Villain / hero / heroine / anti-hero / main character / protagonist
The characters are believable / well-crafted / a bit 2 dimensional.

Your reaction / reasons why you enjoyed it

What I enjoyed most about the book was ________ because / due to _______
What struck me most about the plot / ending / characters was __________ because / due to
Different ways to say "when I was a child":
In my childhood / youth / formative years
Different ways to say "I enjoyed":
I got a lot of enjoyment out of _________
I was completely gripped by _________

Giving recommendations
In the last paragraph you have to decide who you would recommend the book to.
I would have no hesitation in recommending this book to ____________
This book would be absolutely perfect for __________
This book should be given to any _________ with a love of _____________.

REMEMBER THE WORD LIMIT.

You have to write 220 - 260 words