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how to write a good reviewWhen in doubt, stick to the template.
-Begin with a reservation -Counter the reservation -End with praise -Don't forget the headline! |
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Begin with a reservation
To help your review feel genuine, start off with a hesitation you felt before purchasing the book. For example: "At first I thought this was going to be a knock off of '1984'..." or "The title is kinda corny..." |
Then counter it
Whatever reservation you began with, now is the time to counter it. For example: "...but it actually turned out to be really original." or "...but the writing was excellent." |
And end with praise
Talk about what you liked. The characters, the writing, the plot, the mood, the relevance to today's world, whatever you want! For example: "I thought all the connections to '1984' were really interesting." |
*Don't forget the headline: Try and write something that catches people's attention. A shortened version of your initial reservation + your counter to it will usually work just fine.
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The final product: Your review can be however long or short you want. Just follow the template, be natural, and be honest.
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There ya have it! Feel free to send an email to mason@masonengel.com if you still have questions. Get back to the review guide here.