Book Review and Analysis
• What is the nature of the book? Is it fiction or non-fiction?
• What is the scope of the book? For whom was it written, that is, what is the
intended audience? Is it academic or popular? What is the topic or person or period being treated in the book? What sort of sources are used? Why were these sources chosen?
• What is the aim of the book? What is the author trying to do? What is the author arguing? What is its thesis?
• How effective is the book? Did it accomplish its stated purpose (aim)? Why or why not?
3. Book reviews or analysis papers should be written in keeping with the writing guidelines, with the exception that you need not footnote.
Please make sure to follow the writing guide attached for formating and please make sure that the ONLY sources used are the following two books
-Brand Luther By Andrew Pettegree
-Martin Luther Visionary Reformer By Scott H. Hendrix