Genre Analysis

Reviews for Cory Doctorow books including: Eastern Standard Tribe, Makers and Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom-

In many of the reviews done on these books, I found many similarities. They almost all started off by explaining what the book was about, the qualities of the characters, the events that take place and the overall meaning/impression the book is trying to leave you with. They then go on to talk about how they felt about the book. Either as a whole, or in sections based on what parts they like and what parts they didn't and why. In many of the reviews there was also the pattern of talking about the Author. What their feelings on him were, and they relate the book they are reviewing to other books either by the author or books relating to the general theme. All of the reviews were written as informal opinions.

Science Fiction: Engineering Infinity By Jonathan Strahan- Most of the reviews started right away with what their opinion on the book was. These reviews were more argumentative then Cory Doctorow's. They did not talk about the actual story lines the book had, it was more based on opinion.

The Quantum Thief By Hannu Rajaniemi- many of the reviews start of stating how great the author is, and why or why not. They then go into the story line of the book, and end with why this book was great or not so great and why. Many of them explained what they didn't understand in the book and what they were thinking the authors intent for some things were.