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Focus on the "four main elements": story, character, setting, and language. You might ask yourself if the beginning drew you in or if the character's arc felt believable.

“avoid ambiguous statements like “the meaning in this paragraph is not clear”; instead query, do you mean this or that” Milne Publishing

Compare and contrast different views, highlight gaps in research, and check for consistency in methodology and nomenclature.

Summarize your overall impression and state who might enjoy the item. Tips for Specific Types of Reviews