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Ending Book summary with a Question
Posted: 20 Dec 2017, 03:03
by Rosemary Wright
Hi,
I'm just checking to avoid losing marks in my review. I've seen reviews having the book summary end with a question.
For example,
"............... Mike is now devastated. Will he survive the troubles?"
I hope you understand me. Thanks.
Re: Ending Book summary with a Question
Posted: 20 Dec 2017, 05:03
by Alice Heritage
Yes, I think this is an excellent way to attract readers to the book; we continue reading because we want to know the answers to the questions posed by the narrative. I have seen and used this often.
Re: Ending Book summary with a Question
Posted: 20 Dec 2017, 05:11
by Lincolnshirelass
Interesting point. My personal hunch is that it would be fine (and appropriate) if the book ended on a cliffhanger, but I'm not so sure otherwise.
Re: Ending Book summary with a Question
Posted: 20 Dec 2017, 05:50
by Rosemary Wright
ButterscotchCherrie wrote: ↑20 Dec 2017, 05:03
Hi, I would be more inclined to put the questions in the part about the plot summary, which would normally be nearer to the beginning of the review. Hopefully someone else can tell you more about what might not fly.
Thanks ButterscotchCherrie. Putting the questions in the plot summary is also a great idea.
Re: Ending Book summary with a Question
Posted: 20 Dec 2017, 05:57
by Rosemary Wright
Lincolnshirelass wrote: ↑20 Dec 2017, 05:11
Interesting point. My personal hunch is that it would be fine (and appropriate) if the book ended on a cliffhanger, but I'm not so sure otherwise.
Thanks Lincolnshirelass. Using questions to end a book summary when the book ends on a cliffhanger seems okay.
Re: Ending Book summary with a Question
Posted: 20 Dec 2017, 05:59
by Alice Heritage
Rosemary Wright wrote: ↑20 Dec 2017, 05:50
Putting the questions in the plot summary is also a great idea.
Sorry, for some reason my reading comprehension was on the fritz when I first replied to your post ( I thought you were asking about ending the
review with a question).
So I have edited my first response!
Anyway, I think it's great to end a book summary with a question.
Need more caffeine ...
Re: Ending Book summary with a Question
Posted: 20 Dec 2017, 06:24
by Rosemary Wright
ButterscotchCherrie wrote: ↑20 Dec 2017, 05:59
Rosemary Wright wrote: ↑20 Dec 2017, 05:50
Putting the questions in the plot summary is also a great idea.
Sorry, for some reason my reading comprehension was on the fritz when I first replied to your post ( I thought you were asking about ending the
review with a question).
So I have edited my first response!
Anyway, I think it's great to end a book summary with a question.
Need more caffeine ...
It's alright. Thanks for helping me out.
Re: Ending Book summary with a Question
Posted: 20 Dec 2017, 20:25
by Dolor
Ending the book summary with a question could trigger the audience to read the book in order to find out the answer to that cliffhanger question. All my volunteer review summaries ended with questions.
Re: Ending Book summary with a Question
Posted: 21 Dec 2017, 01:58
by Rosemary Wright
Dolor wrote: ↑20 Dec 2017, 20:25
Ending the book summary with a question could trigger the audience to read the book in order to find out the answer to that cliffhanger question. All my volunteer review summaries ended with questions.
Thank you. Your reply is a great help.