ABSTRACT
A review is an essay that draws attention to and passes comment on a topical matter-the publication of a book, the release of a record, the opening of a stage play or film, and so on. Reviews are usually quite short, mainly because a sizable number of things need reviewing each week, and space is at a premium in all journals and newspapers. So even if you’re given a generous word allowance for a review, you need to be as concise as possible.*
Any review must do these three things:
1. Tell the reader broadly what the book/play/film/etc. is about and what it’s like.
