What's the difference between a book report and a critique on a book?

Answer 1

A book report gives the facts of the book, what it's about, etc. A critique is someone's opinion on the book, if they liked it or not, etc.

Answer 2

A book report is giving facts and a summary about a book. In a book critique you do a critical analysis of a book, explaining what the author did well and why it worked along with what did not work.

Answer 3

A book report is basically a Summary of the book in your own words. A Critique is Your opinion of the book overall.

Answer 4

A book report is a factual account of events taking place in a certain book. No thoughts allowed. A critique is where you get to give your opinion on the author's work in different areas.

Answer 5

A book Report gives you solid facts (a summary) without any opinions, where a critique gives your views and opinions on the book.

Answer 6

A book report is usually a summary of the book's plot and devices. A critique is your opinion and your analysis of the book. Does the book deal with issues to which the reader could relate. Did you find it realistic, overly dramatic, slow moving, lacking in any real meaning, etc. What impacts do you think the book will have on our time? What influences was the author under when he/she wrote it (context). Critiques are usually more professional and analytical, where as book reports are more straightforward and elementary.

Answer 7

A critique is a critical review or commentary. You evaluate and judge the work. A book report may include a critique, but usually also tells briefly about the plot, characters, setting, conflict, etc.

Answer 8

A book report tells you all about the book, what happened, who did what, ect.
A Critique gives your opinion on the book. Did you like it? How well was it written? Did you believe the story, and enjoy it.