book review
Americannoun
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a critical description, evaluation, or analysis of a book, especially one published in a newspaper or magazine.
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a section or page of a newspaper or magazine devoted to such material.
Other Word Forms
- book reviewer noun
- book reviewing noun
Etymology
Origin of book review
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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Mr. McCallum’s sharp alliterations and choice of words transform a book review into a wonderful exploration of a mercurial star.
Spiritual periodicals contained serialized fiction, book reviews, ads for upcoming lectures, wedding and birth announcements, all items common to hometown papers.
From Literature
He was then commissioned to write book reviews, and his belated career as a writer was underway.
From BBC
Perhaps Case has also, unwittingly, summed up the book reviews to come too.
From Los Angeles Times
And his account on Goodreads, a user-generated book review website, indicated that he had read several books about managing back pain, one of them called Crooked: Outwitting the Back Pain Industry.
From BBC
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