REVIEW

B2 TRINITY
 REVIEW
 Structure of a review:
 Beginning: Start by stating which film you will review
and why; it is a good idea to include a question
 Middle: Describe the film in brief, the plot and the
characters, using interesting vocabulary
 Ending: To conclude, say who you would recommend
the film to and why
How to write a book review
1. Start with a couple of sentences describing what the book is about: But without giving any spoilers or
revealing plot twists! As a general rule, try to avoid writing in detail about anything that happens from about
the middle of the book onwards. If the book is part of a series, it can be useful to mention this, and whether
you think you'd need to have read other books in the series to enjoy this one.
2. Discuss what you particularly liked about the book: Focus on your thoughts and feelings about the story and
the way it was told. You could try answering a couple of the following questions:
 Who was your favourite character, and why?
 Did the characters feel real to you?
 Did the story keep you guessing?
 What was your favourite part of the book, and why?
 Were certain types of scene written particularly well - for example sad scenes, tense scenes, mysterious ones...?
 Did the book make you laugh or cry?
 Did the story grip you and keep you turning the pages?
3. Mention anything you disliked about the book: Talk about why you think it didn't
work for you. For example:
 Did you wish the ending hadn't been a cliffhanger because you found it frustrating?
 Did you find it difficult to care about a main character, and could you work out why?
 Was the story too scary for your liking, or did it focus on a theme you didn't find
interesting?
4. CONCLUSION: gives our opinion and recommendations
EXAMPLES RESTAURANT
The Open House Polo Restaurant
(Name/location)
FILM The ‘Open House’ is a restaurant situated in the heart of a small village between three national forests and close
to the horse´s capital city, Chantilly. It is the favourite hangout place for people from the polo, horse races, and
golf world.
(Atmosphere/decor)
As you enter the place you are welcomed by a magnificent setting, a delightful marriage of antique cut stones
and the luxuries of modernity. Sitting in any table you have a wonderful view of the workshop-like kitchen
where you can see the chefs working. For those who do not book a table and are waiting, there is a cosy lounge
with aged leather armchairs and pictures of polo players displayed on the walls.
(The menu/dishes)
The menu offers a wide variety of mouth-watering starters. I had the white asparagus accompanied by a
mousseline sauce and poached eggs, while my friend tried the zucchini carpaccio served with sundries tomatoes
and a mozzarella strudel. They were exquisite. The main course consisted of a risotto with scallop cooked in
cream and a cassolette of coley with mussels, which really thrilled us. It all was followed by a delicious apple pie
served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert.
(The ingredients/the wine/the prices)
All the products were fresh and the dishes had the warmth of home-made food. The chefs take great care in
selecting the best quality ingredients. The restaurant also caters for all tastes by providing a large selection of the
best wines of the region, which are pricy but worth sampling.
(The service/the waiters/the owner)
What a pity that the service does not accompany the high quality of the cooking. You can hardly get a smile out
of the waitresses. Thankfully the owner and hostess, a middle-aged charming woman, is always around willing to
exchange some kind words with all her clients.
(Recommendation)
Despite the high price of the food and the not so attentive waiters´ service, I had a pleasant dining experience
with food of the most exquisite flavours. For this reason I highly recommend going to the Open House Polo
restaurant.