Comments on: How to Write a Great Book Review https://independentbookreview.com/2023/01/16/how-to-write-a-great-book-review/ A Celebration of Indie Press and Self-Published Books Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:46:18 +0000 hourly 1 By: morvenjohn https://independentbookreview.com/2023/01/16/how-to-write-a-great-book-review/comment-page-1/#comment-6597 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:46:18 +0000 https://independentbookreview.com/?p=40639#comment-6597 This blog by Joe Walters is an absolute gem for aspiring reviewers and writers! It perfectly breaks down the art of writing honest, structured, and captivating book reviews. At Book Writing Genie, we truly appreciate how this guide empowers writers to express their voice while maintaining clarity and professionalism—skills that are just as essential in ghostwriting, book editing, and publishing. A must-read for anyone looking to elevate their craft in the literary world!

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By: David Dillion https://independentbookreview.com/2023/01/16/how-to-write-a-great-book-review/comment-page-1/#comment-6554 Sat, 18 Oct 2025 01:10:18 +0000 https://independentbookreview.com/?p=40639#comment-6554 This was such a refreshing read! I love how Joe breaks down the process of reviewing a book step-by-step instead of just giving generic advice. The point about taking notes and letting the story sink in before writing really hit home. I’ve been applying similar methods while working with the Book Writing Pioneer team on my own ebook project, and it’s amazing how much clearer my writing has become. Great insights—definitely bookmarking this one!

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By: Moulton Augustus Mayers https://independentbookreview.com/2023/01/16/how-to-write-a-great-book-review/comment-page-1/#comment-5083 Fri, 23 May 2025 23:54:45 +0000 https://independentbookreview.com/?p=40639#comment-5083 The article is very charming and substantive; it addresses the essence of book reviews and shrewdly silences the opposing view. While I largely agree with the article, in that reviews greatly reduce the innate gamble of paying for rubbish; the unjustified emphasis on reviews often leaves many remarkable books untouched.

In addition, gravitation to book reviews predisposes people to only look at, and consider, the familiar; leaving the real and dainty juice to spoil. And yes, burrowing through a pile of seeming trash can be enervating irksome; however, at the same time, it can also save your life.

How many people have gravitated to books with glowing reviews, only to go home that same evening and commit suicide–and this happening with increasing regularity. What people need, in a crisis society like ours, is a trip down the irksome, unfamiliar lane in a frantic search for books that speak to their hearts and teach them how to love themselves and to appreciate and respect others again. And you would hardly find that in the pile of reviews that tell people what they want to hear–and not what they need hear,

What is boldly obvious here is that the lion share of people today are consuming the wrong books and devouring the wrong entertainment, and it has poisoned society and produced a wrong and very false and dangerous civilization.

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By: The Ultimate Guide to Writing Engaging Book Reviews – bookishinsights.com https://independentbookreview.com/2023/01/16/how-to-write-a-great-book-review/comment-page-1/#comment-4405 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:57:26 +0000 https://independentbookreview.com/?p=40639#comment-4405 […] Writing conversationally helps you build rapport with readers. They’ll stick around longer when it feels like they’re part of the discussion. For more tips on crafting engaging reviews, take a look at this guide on writing great book reviews. […]

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By: The Ultimate Guide to Writing Engaging Book Reviews – orangered-lapwing-624522.hostingersite.com https://independentbookreview.com/2023/01/16/how-to-write-a-great-book-review/comment-page-1/#comment-4379 Mon, 20 Jan 2025 02:26:48 +0000 https://independentbookreview.com/?p=40639#comment-4379 […] Writing conversationally helps you build rapport with readers. They’ll stick around longer when it feels like they’re part of the discussion. For more tips on crafting engaging reviews, take a look at this guide on writing great book reviews. […]

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By: How To Write Good Book Reviews - https://independentbookreview.com/2023/01/16/how-to-write-a-great-book-review/comment-page-1/#comment-3534 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 05:03:26 +0000 https://independentbookreview.com/?p=40639#comment-3534 […] Independent Book Review // Bookish First Forum // Reedsy […]

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By: USA Jacket https://independentbookreview.com/2023/01/16/how-to-write-a-great-book-review/comment-page-1/#comment-3421 Fri, 02 Aug 2024 11:20:10 +0000 https://independentbookreview.com/?p=40639#comment-3421 “Excellent article! I appreciate the clear explanations and the thoroughness of your research.”

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By: The 17 Best Book Apps for Every Kind of Reader - Independent Book Review https://independentbookreview.com/2023/01/16/how-to-write-a-great-book-review/comment-page-1/#comment-3135 Wed, 15 May 2024 15:02:08 +0000 https://independentbookreview.com/?p=40639#comment-3135 […] Ummm…you’ve heard of Goodreads already? No surprise! This is the world’s largest site for readers and book recommendations. Readers can search their database of books to find people’s honest reviews before buying anything. Or, they can join the conversation and write their own reviews! […]

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By: Ugochukwu Ezinne https://independentbookreview.com/2023/01/16/how-to-write-a-great-book-review/comment-page-1/#comment-2410 Tue, 25 Jul 2023 10:56:22 +0000 https://independentbookreview.com/?p=40639#comment-2410 The piece i read was and is really helpful. But i have questions to ask. More like i need clarity on certain things i read from Joe Walters’ piece.
I do not know how to contact him. Not a fan of twitter. Searched for him on Facebook but came up with nothing. So, if there is another way to contact him, i will appreciate.

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By: Top-Notch Book Review Sites for Readers & Writers (Over 30 Included!) https://independentbookreview.com/2023/01/16/how-to-write-a-great-book-review/comment-page-1/#comment-2375 Wed, 28 Jun 2023 14:11:24 +0000 https://independentbookreview.com/?p=40639#comment-2375 […] can write reviews on product pages, on social media apps, and some of us, for publications that have been around […]

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