Review must include a brief biographical sketch of the author, a brief summary, and a substantial analysis of its contents. The analysis is the heart of the review and its major focus should be the interpretations of the people, places, and events provided by the author. The following questions should be considered in the review. What appears to be the purpose of the author? What kind of audience is the author seeking? What is the audience’s intellectual level? What kind of people will be reading this book now a day? What is their intellectual level? Is the author portraying the Mexican Revolution and post-revolution society realistically? Provide examples. Is the author representing the caste/class culture and the social system in Mexico accurately? Provide examples. How has the book affected your understanding of Mexican history? Provide examples Logistics As you write your book review, follow the rubric guidelines: The book review is 4 pages long No direct quotations from the book ½ page a brief biographical sketch of the author—a background on his/her professional life, awards and publications.
