The book I have chosen to review the reviews, ha ha, is Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann.
This book is a tad different than the usual best seller as it is non-fiction and yet truely engrossing.
Two Books reviews, let's go!
Review 1:
The Bookclub, ABC Televisionhttp://www.abc.net.au/tv/firsttuesday/s4673163.htm
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What gives the reviewer authority?
My opinions, which influence my receptiveness to ideas, of the presenters:
- Jennifer Byrne: journalist, television presenter of well researched programs, former book publisher, well spoken, charismatic, diplomatic
- Marieke Hardy: writer of many things, women of letters
- Jason Steger: literary editor of The Age, journalist
- Ben Quilty: amazing Australian artist, humanitarian, bottomless pit of kindness
- Screenwriter: the focus on what makes a 'story' doesn't wash with me. Is it her focus on the screen and creating a story that is easy to tell that I don't enjoy?
Do they justify their review?
Yes, they each discuss what made or detracted from the story.Do they exhibit any bias?
Perhaps the screenwriter exhibits some bias in that she likes an easy to tell story, one that flows without interruptions from facts and figures.Do other reviewers agree?
Jennifer and Jason agree that the whole book is a wonderful story, Marieke and the screen writer agree that the story could be better.Review 2:
Article is here
What gives the reviewer authority?
The New Yorker is an internationally known and well regarded magazine.The AUTHOR wrote this article.
Do they justify their review?
The review is more of a description of the book, an introduction.Review 3, because I can't help myself:
What gives the reviewer authority?
Katie Couric is a widely known American broadcaster. She interviews authors frequently and has access to all the latest bestselling authors.
The review is given gravitas by the fact the author, David Grann, is visibly involved in the discussion. The viewer may be persuaded Grann is lending his authority to the discussion.
Katie Couric is a widely known American broadcaster. She interviews authors frequently and has access to all the latest bestselling authors.
The review is given gravitas by the fact the author, David Grann, is visibly involved in the discussion. The viewer may be persuaded Grann is lending his authority to the discussion.
Do they justify their review?
No, I suppose this is more of a book tour chat rather than a review.Do they exhibit any bias?
No, but she does discuss topics that in the United States probably would be called bias, suggesting that the Osage having money would be irksome to white Americans.
No, but she does discuss topics that in the United States probably would be called bias, suggesting that the Osage having money would be irksome to white Americans.
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