Reviews by the numbers for people who aren't sure what to put in their reviews:

• Price, availability, publisher, number of pages, format
• What topics does the book cover? Has it missed any important ones out?
• Do you need to have learnt anything else before this book. Is it a beginners book, intermediate? for experts? a reference or tutorial?
• Set this book in context. What is the history of this writer or publisher? Have you read other books in the series?
• Chapter headings and description of chapters
• Did you like the book? Why? Why not?
• Would you recommend reading it or buying it?
• What other similar books are available? How do they compare?
• Is this book unique? Does it contain information not available elsewhere? (eg online)
• A review under 500 words will get frowned at. A review of a 1000 words will get a smile
• If possible please send a printout of your review back to the publicity person who sent us the book in the first place. Talk to us if you are able to do this.

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