Topic: Book review of “A World of Gangs” by John M. Hagedorn.
First, a review gives the reader a concise summary of the content. This includes a relevant description of the topic as well as its overall perspective, argument, or purpose. • Second, and more importantly, a review offers a critical assessment of the content. This involves your reactions to the work under review: what strikes you as noteworthy, whether or not it was effective or persuasive, and how it enhanced your understanding of the issues at hand. • Finally, in addition to analyzing the work, a review often suggests whether or not the audience would appreciate it.
