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Week 5 Review

This document provides a structure for writing a review of a book or film. It includes sections for an introduction, main body, and conclusion. The introduction provides key details about the work. The main body focuses on description, plot, characters, acting, and other requested details. It provides examples of language that can be used. The conclusion offers an overall assessment and recommendation for or against the work.

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Week 5 Review

This document provides a structure for writing a review of a book or film. It includes sections for an introduction, main body, and conclusion. The introduction provides key details about the work. The main body focuses on description, plot, characters, acting, and other requested details. It provides examples of language that can be used. The conclusion offers an overall assessment and recommendation for or against the work.

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REVIEWS ON BOOKS

AND FILMS
STRUCTURE OF A REVIEW

• An introduction in which you give the main details (e.g. names of film/book, writer/director, main
stars/characters, etc):
• This well-written / informative / fascinating / thought-provoking book is...
• The film/book/play is set in... / tells the story of... / is based on... / recounts events in the lives of...
• The film/play stars... / is directed by... / is the sequel to...
A main body (of two or more paragraphs) which focuses on the details requested by the rubric (e.g. description, narration, acting,
plot, analysis, criticism, etc):
• The plot revolves around... / involves... / focuses on... / has an unexpected twist...
• The story begins with... / unfolds... / reaches a dramatic climax when... / explores the themes of alienation and intimacy... /
provides a fascinating/valuable/revealing insight into...
• The script seemed (rather) conventional / gripping / dramatic / fascinating / suspense-filled / fast-moving / far-fetched /
predictable / confusing / dull / unimaginative / contrived to me.
• The plot struck me as completely bizarre / absurd / incomprehensible.
• The script/dialogue is touching / witty / stilted / hilarious / boring / mundane / natural / artificial.
• The characters are appealing and true to life.
• The play/film/series has a strong / star-studded / mediocre cast.
• The acting is moving / powerful / excellent / impressive / weak / disappointing / uninspired / (un)convincing... S/he gives a
compelling / memorable performance as ...
• The sets were second to none / a particular strength/weakness / of the production.
• It is beautifully / brilliantly / sensitively written/directed.
• The director has succeeded in creating a film that is both believable and thoroughly engaging.
A conclusion which can contain an overall assessment of the work and a recommendation, usually with
justification:
• I would unreservedly recommend this book/film to anyone who...
• I would definitely give it a miss / I would strongly encourage you not to waste your money on...

• On the whole, I wouldn't recommend it.


• My advice is (not)... I would advise against... Viewers would be well advised (not)...
• It will have you roaring with laughter / rushing out to buy the sequel.
• It is a definite must-see.
• All in all, the series/novel is certainly (not) worth seeing/reading, since...
• In view of the fact that...
• It is a classic of its kind. / It is sure to be a hit / best-seller.

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