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=**10 things to consider when writing a literary book review:**= 1. Write a strong introduction with a thesis. 2. Give some background information about the author and his importance. 3. Summarize the book. 4. Explain both the strengths and weaknesses of the book. 5. Bring in some outside expert opinion( the New York Times Book Review section is helpful if it is a new book or academic databases are also a good source). 6.Provide a strong conclusion as to the overall merit of the work and consider if you think it is worth reading. 7. Remember your audience and keep your grammar and verb tenses consistent. 8. Make sure you have a voice. Voice is very important in writing. 9. Use vivid interesting language to keep your reader engaged. 10. Active verbs are always preferable to passive in your writing.