Ways to describe a book

 

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After you have read a book, people may ask you how the book was. To describe the book in its true sense, you will need to know the right way to describe it.

Vocabulary

• It’s a page-turner: It’s so interesting that you want to keep reading it.
• It’s a cliff-hanger: It’s so exciting that you can’t wait to find out what happens next.
• It’s a best-seller: It’s very popular, and everyone is buying copies.
• It’s a fast read: It’s easy and enjoyable to read.
• It’s hard to follow: It’s difficult to understand.
• It’s trash: It’s very poor quality.

Example:

A: Have you read the new Stephen King thriller and suspense?

B: Yes, I did. It was a really pager-turner book! I think it will be a best seller on this market.

A: Well, I can’t put it down. In my case it’s a real page-turner and fast read.

B: Do you think I could ask you about new books to read when I come to this store again?

A: Of course. If you can wait till the end of the month, I’d be happy to give a list of my books to you.