Writing a Book Review

If you’ve read a new book relevant to Tasmanian family history, why not share your thoughts with other members in a book review?

A review for publication should be no more than about 500 words and include publishing details. Think about the following questions (not every review will need to cover all of these):

• Is it well written or full of grammatical errors?
• Did you enjoy reading it, or was it a slog?
• Is it solidly referenced, or do you have reason to doubt its accuracy?
• Does it have an adequate index?
• Is it specifically about the history of a Tasmanian family (or a family with a Tasmanian connection), or does it offer a broader historical context? A general history can help you to understand the reasons that family members did what they did.
• How can readers get access to a copy?