Writing a book review

Peh WCG, Ng KH
Correspondence: Prof Wilfred CG Peh, wilfred.peh@gmail.com

ABSTRACT
A book review is a form of academic writing that provides a succinct yet critical analysis evaluating the content, style, merit and significance of a book. The reader should gain insight into the strengths and weaknesses of the book, aided by input from the reviewer. The four stages of writing a book review are: introducing the book, outlining its contents, highlighting parts of the book by selecting particular chapters or themes, and giving a detailed evaluation.

Keywords: book analysis, book review, medical writing, scientific paper
Singapore Med J 2010; 51(9): 685-688