subject: Analytical Book Review [print this page] The analytical book review should state the historical account in the book. Further, the analytical book review should define whether the author has used the material to support the thesis. The student writing the analytical review should give specific passages to show the authors writing style and tone. The student should summarize the paragraphs when writing the book review. The writer of the book review should state alternative ways that can be used to discuss the main idea in the topic.