书评读写指南

江苏 秦 虞

文体导读

英语中的书评是一种评论性文体，用于分析和评价一本书的内容、结构、风格以及文学价值。它主要通过对图书的主题、故事情节、角色塑造、语言运用等方面进行评述，向读者提供对该书的客观评价和推荐指导。书评通常包含对图书的评价、摘要和个人观点，并可能提供一些背景信息和作者的简介，以帮助读者了解和决定是否阅读该书。书评的风格可以因撰写者的偏好而有所差异，有些书评偏向学术性，侧重分析和解读，而另一些则更注重读者的体验和阅读推荐。总体来说，书评旨在为读者提供有关一本书的批判性观点和评价，帮助他们在选择阅读材料时做出明智的决定。

策略导航

仔细阅读目标图书。在开始写书评之前，确保你对所评图书有一个全面的了解。仔细阅读，关注故事情节、人物发展、主题、语言运用等方面的细节。标记和笔记可能对之后的写作有所帮助。

分析和评估。在书评中，对图书的分析和评估是关键。从多方面分析图书的优点和缺点，例如故事情节的逻辑性、人物的真实性、语言的准确性等。提取你认为最有趣、重要或独特的方面，并给出理由和例子来支持你的观点。

结构清晰。书评应该有一个清晰的结构，以使读者能够跟随你的思路。可以考虑使用以下结构：简介（包括书名、作者和背景介绍）、概要（图书的简短摘要）、分析和评估（对图书的主要方面进行分析和评估）、总结（总结你的观点并给出推荐或不推荐的理由）。

引用具体例子。要加强书评的可信度和说服力，最好用具体的例子和引用来支持你的观点。这些例子可以是书中的情节、对话、描述等。引用具体内容，可以让读者更好地理解你的观点，并且能够增加书评的深度，提高读者的兴趣。

使用适当的语言风格。书评应该以正式的语言风格进行撰写。使用准确的词汇和句子结构来表达你的思想，并避免使用口语化或过于简单的表达方式。同时，注意叙述和批评性语气的平衡，以保持书评的客观性。

审查和编辑。检查语法、拼写和标点错误，并确保文本的逻辑性和连贯性。也可以请他人阅读和提供反馈，以获取不同的观点和改进建议。

素材导背

（一）高频短语

gripping storyline 扣人心弦的故事情节

well-developed character 塑造完善的角色

compelling narrative 引人入胜的叙述方式

immersive reading experience 沉浸式的阅读体验

beautifully written prose 写得很美的散文

thought-provoking theme 发人深省的主题

engaging dialogue 吸引人的对话

attractive opening 吸引人的开篇

skillful pacing 巧妙的节奏

richly detailed world building 丰富细腻的世界构建

awe-inspiring imagery 令人惊叹的意象

authentic and relatable 真实可信的和引人共鸣的

compelling conflict 引人入胜的冲突

memorable quote 令人难忘的引用

emotional resonance 情感共鸣

remarkable storytelling ability 卓越的讲故事能力

vivid setting 逼真的场景

masterfully crafted plot 精心打磨的情节

authentic portrayal of relationships 对关系的真实刻画

unforgettable climax 令人难忘的高潮

suspenseful pacing 令人紧张的节奏

profound exploration of human nature 对人性的深入探索

unpredictable twists and turns 出人意料的曲折

thought-provoking moral dilemma 引人深思的道德困境

vivid narration 生动的叙述

emotionally charged moment 激动人心的时刻

breathtaking description 令人惊叹的描写

unforgettable character 难以忘怀的角色

engrossing subplot 引人入胜的次要情节

skillfully woven storyline 精心编织的故事情节

thought-provoking social commentary 引人深思的社会评论

authentic period detail 真实的时代细节

expertly handled theme 被巧妙处理的的主题

poignant and powerful 辛酸而有力的

remarkable character growth 显著的角色成长

satisfying ending 令人满意的结局

（二）常用句式

___语________________________________________篇功能Introduction（简介）Summary（概要）Analysis（分析）Evaluation（评价）Recommendation（推荐）Expressing preferences（表达喜好）Comparing and contrasting（比较和对比）常用表达_______________________________This book explores...这本书探索了……The author presents...作者呈现了……In this book,the reader is introduced to...在本书中，读者将了解到……The story revolves around...故事围绕着……展开The book follows the journey of...这本书讲述了……的旅程The plot centers on...情节围绕着……展开The story takes place in...故事发生在……The author successfully portrays...作者成功地描绘了……The author skillfully develops...作者巧妙地阐释了……The characters are well-rounded and relatable.角色形象丰满且引人共鸣。The book raises thought-provoking questions about...这本书提出了关于……的发人深省的问题。The language used in the book is evocative and descriptive.书中使用的语言令人回______________味且描述性强。The book is a page-turner.这本书让人爱不释手。The author's narrative style is engaging.作者的叙述风格引人入胜。The book offers a fresh perspective on...这本书为……提供了一个新视角。The ending is satisfying and well-executed.结尾令人满意且处理得当。I highly recommend this book to...我强烈推荐这本书给……Fans of...(类型)will thoroughly enjoy this book.……的书迷将会非常喜欢这本书。This book is a must-read for those interested in...对于那些对……感兴趣的人来说，这本书是必读之作。I believe this book deserves widespread acclaim.我相信这本书值得广泛赞誉。I particularly enjoy...我特别喜欢……The book fails to hold my attention.这本书没能吸引我的注意力。I find the writing style to be too...我觉得写作风格太过……In comparison to...(书名),this book...与……相比，这本书……Unlike sb's previous works,this book...与某人之前的作品不同，这本书……The themes explored in this book are similar to those in...这本书探索的主题和……中的相似。While...(书名1) focuses on...,...(书名2) delves into...虽然……关注于……，但是……深入探讨了……

案例导练

The Little Prince:A timeless tale of innocence and imagination

The Little Princeby Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is a charming and timeless tale that captivates readers of all ages.It takes us on an unusual journey through the eyes of a young prince, offering profound insights into life, friendship, and the importance of retaining our childlike wonder.

Set against the backdrop of the Sahara Desert,the story begins with an aviator who crashes his plane and encounters a mysterious little prince from another planet.As the prince recounts his adventures, we discover the themes of loneliness, love, loss, and the dehumanizing nature of grown-ups trapped in their mundane routines.

The characters inThe Little Princeare beautifully crafted, each representing different aspects of human nature.The prince's innocent and curious nature reminds us of the importance of questioning and exploring the world around us.Through encounters with a range of characters, such as the conceited and self-absorbed businessman, the king who seeks absolute power, and the fox who teaches the prince the true essence of friendship, we gain insights into the complexities of human relationships.

The novella smoothly weaves together fantastical elements with philosophical reflections.It encourages readers to embrace their imagination and see beyond the superficial aspects of life.The prince's conversations with the fox, his moving encounter with the rose,and his longing to return home emphasize the importance of human connection and cherishing the things that truly matter.

The Little Princeimparts numerous valuable life lessons.It reminds us to look at the world with childlike wonder,to appreciate the beauty in simplicity,and to nurture meaningful relationships.By shedding light on the stupid behavior and pressure of the adult world,the book encourages us to rediscover our lost innocence and reclaim our authentic selves.The Little Princeis a timeless masterpiece that continues to inspire and touch the hearts of readers across generations.Its poignant（辛酸的）prose and philosophical undertones challenge us to reflect on the essence of life and human relationships.This enchanting tale is a reminder to embrace our inner child, cherish what truly matters, and always approach life with curiosity and compassion.

一、阅读自测

Vocabulary1.Which word can best replace the underlined word“captivates”in para

graph 1?

A.Attracts.B.Implies.

C.Analyzes.D.Persuades.

Gist2.What aspect of the novella does paragraph 2 mainly focus on?

A.Its writing styles.

B.Its plot and themes.

C.Its leading characters.

D.Its message and impact.

Detail3.What does each character in the novella probably stand for?

A.The author's values.

B.The essence of friendship.

C.Complicated human nature.

D.Imaginary persons in real life.

Detail4.What does the novella intend to do according to paragraph 5?

A.Release the author's negative emotions.

B.Give readers many priceless life lessons.

C.Encourage common people to keep innocent.

D.Offer adults various ways to see the world.

二、语言汲取

（一）关于书评的核心表达

1.故事特点和叙事

a timeless tale 一个永恒的故事

captivate readers 吸引读者

profound insights 深刻的见解

a journey through the eyes of a young prince 一段通过一个年轻王子的视角展开的旅程

an unusual journey 一段不寻常的旅程

themes of loneliness,love,loss 孤独、爱和失去的主题

dehumanizing nature of grown-ups 成年人丧失人性的本质

beautifully crafted characters 精心塑造的角色

innocent and curious nature 纯真和好奇的天性

complexities of human relationships 人际关系的复杂性

encounters with a range of characters 与各种角色的相遇

2.主题和教益

the importance of retaining our childlike wonder 保持我们的童真的重要性

embrace imagination 拥抱想象力

see beyond superficial aspects of life 看透生活的表面层次

human connection 人际关系

cherish the things that truly matter 珍惜真正重要的事物

valuable life lessons 宝贵的生活经验

look at the world with childlike wonder 用童真的眼光看世界

beauty in simplicity 简约之美

nurture meaningful relationships 培养有意义的关系

rediscover lost innocence 重新找到失去的纯真

3.魅力和影响

a timeless masterpiece 永恒的杰作

inspire and touch the hearts of readers 激励和触动读者的心灵

poignant prose 令人心酸的散文

philosophical undertones 哲学色彩

reflect on the essence of life and human relationships 反思生活和人际关系的本质

embrace our inner child 拥抱我们内心的孩子

always approach life with curiosity and compassion 总是怀着好奇心和同情心来面对生活

（二）精彩表达

1.It takes us on an unusual journey through the eyes of a young prince, offering profound insights into life,friendship,and the importance of retaining our childlike wonder.它通过一个年轻王子的视角，带领我们踏上一段非同寻常的旅程，提供了关于生活、友谊以及保留我们的童真的深刻见解。

本句中，offering profound...wonder 为现在分词短语作伴随状语，用来介绍作品的内容寓意。

2.The characters inThe Little Princeare beautifully crafted, each representing different aspects of human nature.《小王子》中的角色被精心刻画，每个角色都代表着人性的不同方面。

本句中，each representing different aspects of human nature 为独立主格结构，作伴随状语，该结构中的逻辑主语each与动作represent构成逻辑上的主动关系，故用现在分词形式。

3.This enchanting tale is a reminder to embrace our inner child, cherish what truly matters,and always approach life with curiosity and compassion.这个迷人的故事提醒我们要拥抱内心的孩子，珍视真正重要的事物，并总是以好奇心和同情心来面对生活。

本句中，to embrace...compassion为动词不定式作名词reminder的后置定语；and连接并列的动词embrace、cherish 和approach；what 引导的名词性从句作动词cherish 的宾语。

三、句式仿写

1.他站在山顶上，欣赏着下面山谷的壮丽景色。

He stood on the mountaintop, ___________________________________.

2.她打开了礼物，眼里闪烁着激动的光芒。

She opened the gift, ___________________________________.

3.由于他说得太快，我听不懂他在说什么。

I couldn't understand ___________________________________because he was speaking too quickly.

四、写作实践

最近，Crazy English编辑部举行了主题为“My favorite book”的英语征文比赛。请你写一篇短文参赛，介绍你最喜欢的一部文学作品。

写作要点：

1.作品简介；

2.作品评价。

注意：

1.词数80左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3.至少需要使用两个前文中解析过的句式。

My favorite book

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评价导思

A self-assessment checklist for my book review reading

1.阅读本文前，我认真了解了书评的文体知识。□Yes □No

2.在阅读过程中，我能理解和评价作者的观点和意见。□Yes □No

3.在阅读过程中，我能注意评价的结构、论据和论证方式。□Yes □No

4.在读写过程中，我能评估书评的语言和表达方式。□Yes □No

5.在读写过程中，我会借助同伴学习，寻求他人对书评的意见和反馈。□Yes □No

6.为了阅读更多类型的书评，我需要__________。

□学习借鉴 □自省写作 □持之以恒 □培养思考力 □其他