A Book Note Versus A Book Report

By Author: Adam Smith
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A Book Note versus a Book Report Introduction

Since our early days of elementary education we have been familiar with what
a book report entails. But do you know what a book
note is? Good question you say? Great! Read on and together we can explore
the relationship between the two.

Preparing the Reader

For starters, a book report provides the reader with general background information
such as the setting and time period. Where does the story take place? When is
all this occurring? For a reader it is important to have some sort of working
knowledge of the book, before diving right in. This working knowledge of the
book can enhance our understanding of the events and circumstances found within
the book. The setting and time period can explain many things concerning the
actions, behavior, and personalities of the characters that might otherwise
be misinterpreted.

Likewise a book
note ...
... offers up similar information for the reader to consider before setting
out to read the book. It provides the reader with insight into the objective
and focus of the book. Just like it is difficult to find the solution to a problem
if one does not really have a firm grasp of the problem, it can be challenging
to completely understand and get the most out of a book if the book's
primary mission is lost on the reader. It can answer questions like what is
the purpose of this book or what is the author's main argument. A book
note might also offer up additional information, such as the style the author
employs to support his/her argument. It will inform the reader who the intended
audience is, so that the reader will have a better idea as to whether this book
will prove to be a good read. In their own unique way, book reports and book
notes prepare and inform the reader before delving into their book of choice.

Teaser vs. Review

However, a book report offers more information than just a simple description
of the setting and time period. It also introduces the reader to the main characters
of the book, granting the reader a feel for what the characters will be like.
In addition, a book report almost always offers the reader a taste of the plot,
employing extreme caution not to spoil it. This provides the reader with a convincing
reason to read the book, having just wetted their appetite with a suspenseful
synopsis of the storyline. A good summary of the plot will relate the adventures
of the main characters, and offer insight as to what the main characters are
trying to overcome or achieve. The summary of the plot might also include a
few particular events that happen to the main characters.

On the other hand the second half of a book
note has a more personal feel to it as it seeks to provide just one person's
individual assessment of the read. Its primary objective is to provide the reader
with a personal evaluation of the book in question. It might examine how the
author achieved or failed to achieve the perceived objective of the book. Often
times a book note will explore the good, bad, and ugly of the book. What did
the author do well? What didn't the author do well? What are the shortcomings
of the book? In what regard can the book be considered a success? Finally, a
book note will discuss the overall quality of the book. Like a movie review,
the book note should help the reader decide if the book is worth his/her time
or not.


 

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