Describing books and films by Isabel Barreiro Quibén https://padlet.com/isabelbq/n7nbdtrl7fmfzohv Vocabulary en-us 2023-12-14 18:54:43 UTC 2024-06-09 10:15:41 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png Read the reviews and choose the correct word isabelbq https://padlet.com/isabelbq/n7nbdtrl7fmfzohv/wish/2825585773 2023-12-14 18:54:43 UTC https://padlet.com/isabelbq/n7nbdtrl7fmfzohv/wish/2825585773 General comments and opinion isabelbq https://padlet.com/isabelbq/n7nbdtrl7fmfzohv/wish/2825585774
  • The characters are very well drawn and readers can identify with them easily.
  • The story is totally convincing.
  • It has a tragic/dramatic /surprising end.
  • There was an unexpected twist to the story.
  • What we don’t learn until the end is…
  • What I liked best was (the way)…
  • What I didn’t like was…
  • My only reservation about this book…

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  • Don’t miss it.
  • I would/wouldn’t recommend it because…
  • It is at the top of my list.
  • It’s a highly entertaining read.
  • Don’t bother with this one.
  • It’s well-worth reading.
  • It will change the way you see…
  • It’s a bore to read.
  • I definitely recommend that you add this book to your collection.
  • The book was so good that I couldn’t put it down..
  • The book certainly lived up to my expectations.

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  • The story is set in …. (rural Spain at the beginning of the XV century)
  • The story takes place…
  • The book tells the story of…
  • The story begins/ is about…
  • The story is told by…
  • The plot focuses on….
  • “___” is rich and detailed in plot.
  • The plot has an unexpected twist…
  • The plot is absolutely thrilling/ boring/clever/ exciting…
  • A plot with well-developed believable characters.
  • The character I like best is

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  • The book/novel was written by…
  • This well-written/informative/fascinating book…
  • This original first novel…
  • This novel is based on…
  • “ __” is a powerful first novel by…

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    In this memoir,....
    This best seller tackles issues such as....
    This vivid portrayal of love and politics is based on a true story...
    This comic novel is....]]>     2023-12-18 17:15:46 UTC https://padlet.com/isabelbq/n7nbdtrl7fmfzohv/wish/2828646828     https://padlet.com/isabelbq/n7nbdtrl7fmfzohv/wish/2828653043 This crime thriller centres on...
    It starts slowly, but the pace picks up as the plot develops
    The author confronts...with...
    The book deals with...
    The book tackles...
    It functions as a gripping read
    This vivid portrayal of...
    It manages to bring its characters and era to life
    The book explores...
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    Told in the first person]]>     2023-12-18 17:21:18 UTC https://padlet.com/isabelbq/n7nbdtrl7fmfzohv/wish/2828653043     https://padlet.com/isabelbq/n7nbdtrl7fmfzohv/wish/2828653288 There is much to enjoy here.
    I can’t recommend it highly enough.
    If you............., then this tale may well be for you.
    It’s a must-read for anyone who’s ever been in.....]]>     2023-12-18 17:21:30 UTC https://padlet.com/isabelbq/n7nbdtrl7fmfzohv/wish/2828653288     General comments https://padlet.com/isabelbq/n7nbdtrl7fmfzohv/wish/2828654865 -It’s likeable dispite his flaws.
    -There’s much to enjoy here.
    -It’s a real page turner from start to finish.
    -It manages to functions as a gripping read.
    -It manages to bring it’s characters through it’s rich, vibrant language.
    -It’s so frequently laugh-out-loud(LOL) funny.
    -By turns absurd, dark, and full of insight.]]>     2023-12-18 17:22:59 UTC https://padlet.com/isabelbq/n7nbdtrl7fmfzohv/wish/2828654865     isabelbq https://padlet.com/isabelbq/n7nbdtrl7fmfzohv/wish/3022169901 2024-06-09 10:15:41 UTC https://padlet.com/isabelbq/n7nbdtrl7fmfzohv/wish/3022169901