Book+Review

Given the number of varying opinions regarding this text you will now justify your thoughts through a detailed and academic book review. Before you start the actual review I would like you to go back to the novel and makes points and find examples for the following points.

You will have time to work on this review in class.

When reviewing Mao's Last Dancer think about the following:
 * Plot or structure of the story.
 * Characterisation- how characters are drawn through description and dialogue.
 * Setting - time and place - its relevance to the plot and the impact it may have on the characters.
 * Themes - what is the composer really trying to say? What major ideas are being explored? How is the concept of change explored in this text?
 * Language - is it descriptive, succinct, does it rely on dialogue, imagery, or a combination of different things?
 * Motifs - are there recurring patterns and symbols or images that are significant when explaining how meaning is shaped? Consider Li's use of Chinese fables.
 * Book Review Class Assessment Task: **

You are to write a two page (size 12 font) book review. You will be given time in class to complete this. Including the elements listed above write a detail review of the text. You can include personal opinion but you must support your opinion with examples of techniques and quotes from the text which illustrate your point. How the concept of change is explored in this novel must be a central theme in your review. Do not tell the story, discuss the quality of the text. You don't have to like the book but you must argue your review from an academic perspective and for an academic audience.

This will be due next week - time will be provided in class. It is to be uploaded to this page as a file.

Once completed I would like you to record and abrieviated version of your review on audacity and upload it to this page.

Any questions, see me.

This is your chance to express your viewpoint - have fun!

Harrison Steen - Recorded Book Review media type="file" key="Mao's Last Dancer.mp3" width="240" height="20" John's Recorded Book Review media type="file" key="Maos last dancer.mp3" width="240" height="20"

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