Well, in my opinion, this is a very subjective judgment. It really comes down to what do you value as the big secrets and what do you think someone should know if they are considering buying it.

First off, I would consider anything in advertisements, on the covers, or inside the cover flaps fair game for your page. If I found the book in a store and was debating on getting it, I would read these. Beyond that, people want to know a little bit about the main cast of characters. See if you can answer a few questions in your own narrative style:
Who is this story about? (List and give brief descriptions of the cast.)
What is the world they live in? (Mid-eval, modern, future?)
Does something happen to them, or do they do something? (Should our heroes stop Evil King So-And-So's plot or are we setting out to adventure the farthest reaches of space?)
Telling these details sets a good stage without revealing a plot. For a review, I like to "see the whole stage for the First Act and review the character list".

Finally, address the writing style. Is it first person from one of the characters or third person? How thick is the reading? Is this something a middle school child can handle or do the words and themes go more towards adults? Can you read it over a few weeks or will you be drawn into this book to read it all at once?
Source(s):
Personal Opinion from visiting my book store and reading reviews (books, video games, plays, and movies)


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