how to read a book to review it
Preparing to Write Your Review. 1  1. Read the book and take notes. 2  2. Think about the book's genre and/or field of study. 3  3. Determine the major themes of the book.  4. Consider the author's writing 1  style. 5. Think about how well the author develops the major areas or points in the book.  6. Make note of the book's format, if relevant.
Now, itâs time to write. A literature review has three main sections: a. the introduction; b. the body, and. c. the conclusion. 29. In your introduction, define or identify the general topic, issue, or area of concern. That. is, provide a context for why youâre reviewing the literature.