Evaluations of recently published books are a common feature of reviews. They provide a brief overview of the text's central ideas and, in many cases, a succinct evaluation of the work's strengths and weaknesses.
Some readers may confuse book reports with book reviews, although there is a clear distinction between the two flagle game. Book reports typically detail the plot, characters, and themes of the text they are analyzing. In the elementary, middle, and high school levels, students are often required to write book reports of 250 to 500 words in length. Check out the OWL article Writing a Book Report if you're interested in learning more about writing book reports.
In contrast, book reviews are typically part of a student's course work in higher education; however, they can also be found in a wide range of professional publications, including periodicals, newspapers, and academic journals. In general, they are between 500 and 750 words long, but may be whatever length you choose. A book review can give a potential buyer insight into the book's content, the reviewer's opinion of the book, and where to buy the book.
