Book Review of Virginia Bouvier's "Codes of Silence"

The review must, first, clearly state the author’s thesis and primary arguments and, second, provide a brief
overview of the book. Note that the overview portion of the review should clearly demonstrate that you have
read the book in its entirety, and it should be thorough enough that anyone who reads your review would
understand the scope of the book and the broad arc of the book’s narrative and analysis. Be sure that your
summary does not simply mirror what is on the back cover or abstract or in a published book review, and that it
does not simply summarize a couple of the chapters, though you may highlight certain chapters more than
others.
Third, you should include your own critical analysis of the book. The review should not simply criticize the book
for being “too long,” “boring,” etc. (though some of you may feel this way about one or more of the readings).
Instead, offer a critical analysis of the author’s argument and their effectiveness in supporting the argument
with evidence. Are the arguments convincing? Why or why not? Is the research substantial and significant?
Does the evidence presented support the author’s arguments? Are there any significant problems with the
book’s logic, or problematic gaps in the book’s coverage of its topic?
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The reviews should be about 3 pages long (approximately 700-800 words) and must be typed and doublespaced (12 point font), with one-inch margins.