According to Wikipedia a book review is a form of literary criticism in which a book is analyzed based on content, style, and merit.[1] A book review could be a primary source opinion piece, summary review or scholarly review.[2] It is often carried out in periodicals, as school work, or on the internet. Reviews are also often published in magazines and newspapers. Its length may vary from a single paragraph to a substantial essay. Such a review often contains evaluations of the book on the basis of personal taste. Reviewers, in literary periodicals, often use the occasion of a book review for a display of learning or to promulgate their own ideas on the topic of a fiction or non-fiction work. At the other end of the spectrum, some book reviews resemble simple plot summaries.
Why is it important? Bottom line, book reviews help sell books. Not many folks want to buy a book if it has no reviews. Reviews equate to sales, meaning other folks were interested enough to lay down cash for it. Therefore it might be interesting enough for you to lay down some cash as well. That’s where the book review comes in and helps set the tone for your spending choice.
Get your book reviewed.
Mike