How to Write an Opening Paragraph for Book Reviews

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    • 1). Write a statement that grabs your reader's attention in the first sentence. This can be a general statement related to the book or your opinion on the content. For example, "Celebrities sell music and DVDs around the world because fans just can't get enough of their favorite artists."

    • 2). Follow up the statement with support from the book that relates to the statement. Include the name of the book as well as the author. For example, "Nick Hornby explores this idea in 'Juliet, Naked' as he enters the psyche of Tucker Crowe's biggest fan."

    • 3). Explain the main story line briefly, leading into a further explanation in the second paragraph. For example, "Duncan spends his entire life living as a 'Crowologist,' trying to figure out why Crowe disappeared, tracing his every footstep during his final days on stage. He often put Crowe before everything in his life, even before his girlfriend. Little did Duncan know her opposing position on a new Crowe album would be the first of a slew of unlikely events in his life."

    • 4). Continue the second paragraph showing how events in the book depict themes and symbolism throughout the piece of work.

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