Book Review . Useful Phrases

Good Phrases and vocab

The book I´d like to review is Holes

It´s set in Texas in the United States of America and it is about ...

The main characters in the book are … .

However, my favourite character is …

•The most effective characterisation was the character of … because …

The main themes considered in the book are … Yet, the theme I found the most interesting 

was … because …

The p_ _ _ - story

The main character/ theme

The setting …. – where it takes place

The novels offers a very credible/believable presentation of (+ theme) because …

This novel provides an interesting insight into (how history can effect the present day)

Expressing your opinion

•Personally, I think/ I believe/ I feel …

•From my point of view/From my perspective/ As far as I am concerned …

•In my opinion

•I suggest + gerund (reading)

•I recommend + gerund (reading)

Connectives 

•Obviously/ Clearly/ Without a doubt/ Undoubtedly

•Firstly/Secondly/Thirdly/Finally

•Despite the fact that there is … there is also a lot of … (Used to contrast ideas)

•Despite the lack of (noun) , there is … (Used to contrast ideas)

•In order to/ so as to/ so that

•As a result of … / Consequently/ Due to/ because of …

•However/ In contrast

•In addition/ Furthermore/ Additionally

Conclusion

• In conclusion,

•On balance I think that …

•Hats _ _ _ to Sachar for/on … ( + noun/gerund)

•If you are into … this novel will be right up your street

•Although I´m not really keen on reading, I enjoyed the book because …