Book Review (Noun)
Meaning
A critical review of a book (usually a recently published book).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The literary magazine published a scathing book review of the bestselling novel, criticizing its shallow characters and predictable plot.
- The book review in the Sunday paper praised the author's vivid descriptions of the natural world and her unique writing style.
- The online book review website featured a glowing review of the debut novel, calling it a "must-read" for fans of the genre.
- The book review section of the newspaper was filled with reviews of new releases, including a review of the highly anticipated memoir.
- The book review blog focused on indie authors and small presses, and its review of the self-published novel was widely shared on social media.