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The review/critique is similar to a subjective response except that you are to evaluate the text you are assigned to read.

You are to assume that the person reading your review is not familiar with the text you are reviewing, therefore you need to be specific and comprehensive (thorough) in your evaluation of the text.

The review will let your review's reader know if the literary text was worth reading.  If you, the writer, strongly likes or dislikes the text, then your review MUST express why or why not.  It is not enough to say, "I would recommend this story" or "I wouldn't recommend it".  You must support your opinions with specific details and valid reasons.

The following questions should be considered when writing the review:

-did the story hold your attention/interest through the entire text?

-are the characters believable and true-to-life (if applicable)?

-is the plot (storyline) easy to follow?

-is the theme/message relevant to life's experiences?

- does the story deliver a moral/ethical lesson, if so, what is it?

-is the story didactic; in other words, even though it was written in another time period or even another country, does its message/lesson cross time and place barriers?

-would you recommend the story, why or why not?

-what impression did the story make?

 Remember, your review should be no less than 3 paragraphs in length, and each paragraph should be comprised of 10 - 15 sentences.