A review

A review provides the main events in the plot of a book, film or show. It also gives the reviewer's opinion. Look at the topic below. Then study the plan.

Topic (example)
Write a review of a book you have read or a film you have seen recently.

Plan
Opening: The name and the type of a bookor film, the author/director, the main characters and the description of the plot.
Body: Writer's opinion on various aspects of the book or film, good points and bad points.
Closing: General recommendation.

Useful language
It tells the story of ...
Its hero/heroine is ...
The film starts ...
It is set in ...
blockbuster/bestseller
characters
special effects
soundtrack
suprise ending
predictable
disappointing
You won't want to miss ...
You'll love reading ...
Well worth seeing/reading
I highly recommend ...
Don't bother/waste your time ...