I figured I should do a quick and simple rundown of how I structure my book reviews, along with a brief explanation of each category. So here it is below.
Goal
My basic aim is to keep everything concise and consistent, making it a reliable benchmark for comparison and archiving purposes.
Scoring
Scoring is from a low of 1 to a max of 5, with 5 being the best.
Categories
There are eight categories as below, with a quick description of what each category is for.
1) Packaging
- Cover design, quality of paper, anything relating to the physical presence of the book.
2) Writing Style
- The book's language and style, whether it is accessible to read like a fiction work or as dry as an academic thesis.
3) Trading Methods (Specifics)
- Whether the author shares any trading method or methodology broken down into specifics or just a generic mantra such as trade with the trend.
4) Trading Management (Soft Skills)
- Management of the trade, be it entry, in progress or exit; does the author give details about how he actually manages a trade with examples.
5) Trading Psychology (Mindset)
- The mindset of trading. Is there any focus on the behavioural and emotional aspects of trading.
6) Longevity
- Will you re-read the book, one day from now, one month from now, one year from now?
7) Value
- Is the knowledge or content of the book worth the purchase price? Will you learn anything educational or new from the book?
8) Overall
- My overall rating of the book after considering all the aspects above.
That's it.
Hope it makes everything neat and open. I welcome plus appreciate any constructive comments or feedback, so feel free to let me know what you think. Thanks for reading! :)
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