Fiction books are literary works that feature characters, plots, and events that are imagined or made up. In contrast to non-fiction, which seeks to present accurate information, fiction is distinguished by its imaginative elements and narrative techniques. The authors of these books have written them with the intention of amusing, thought-provoking, evoking, or exploring themes and ideas.
Fiction books are more about original contribution and entertainment. Here, the fiction books are evaluated through questions:
Evaluation of content
- Does the writing relate to real life?
- Is there excitement in the text? Overly dramatic? Twisted reality? Harmful to society?
- Is there no reality for the characters? Or still living? What is the skill of the writer in character portrayal?
- Is the content of the novel story old? Or simple? Or complex?
- Is the story of the story food for thought? What inspires? Gives pleasure? Exciting? Or spread the harmful effects of society?
- The text is suitable for any type of reader?
Author’s assessment
- How strong is the author’s introduction? Is the subject new? Or old?
- What kind of clarity and quality of the author’s expression?
- What are the types of writing techniques? Simple, plain language or plain inappropriate?
- What kind of writing is the author known for?
- What is his reputation as a writer? Or new writers?
External features of the book
- Good block printing and paper quality, or image quality, if any?
- Would the book’s eye-catching cover draw in readers?
Reader’s assessment
- Does the writing have elements like engaging characters, an intriguing plot, and an immersive writing style? Which holds the interest of the readers?
- Are there moments of joy, sadness, excitement, fear, or sympathy in the writing? Does the book have the power to evoke strong emotions and create a memorable reading experience?
- Is the writing clear,persuasive,e and well-crafted with a distinct voice?
- Does the writing have new ideas, innovative storytellingtechniques,s and unique perspectives that set it apart from other works?
- How well does the book resolve its central conflicts and themes, providing a satisfying conclusion?
The overall goal of the fiction book evaluation process is to offer a thorough analysis of the work’s artistic value, storytelling skill, and reader impact. To provide insightful analysis and actionable recommendations, it requires a careful balancing act between subjective interpretation and objective analysis.