A book review will discuss what is in a book and make a recommendation for reading or purchase.
Book criticism is a study of a book or several books using a lens of theory, such as Critical Race Theory, Feminist theory, or Gender/queer studies.
When reading writing on literature, be sure to note the source of the information, the year the book review is written, and the focus of the review's content. This page features various resources for finding different reviews and critiques of books.