Common English Mistakes in Book Reviews by Italian Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Italian speakers from Italy when writing a Book Review in English.

Mistake Example #1

Using direct translations from Italian (e.g., 'We see us tomorrow' instead of 'See you tomorrow')

I recently read "The Great Gatsby" and I must say, it was a book that left me with many thoughts. The story is about a man who is trying to reachieve his dreams, but he finds many obstacles in his way. I appreciated how the author describes the characters and their emotions,. iIt ifeels like you are living their lives. However, I found some parts of the book a bit difficult to follow because of the languageused, but overall, it was a good read. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to dive into a world of dreams and reality.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Great job! I just made a few changes so the English would sound more natural. Also, titles of books should be in italics, not inside quotation marks. You can put the title in italics on your own word processor."

I recently read The Great Gatsby and I must say, it was a book that left me with many thoughts. The story is about a man who is trying to achieve his dreams, but he finds many obstacles in his way. I appreciated how the author describes the characters and their emotions. It feels like you are living their lives. However, I found some parts of the book a bit difficult to follow because of the language, but overall, it was a good read. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to dive into a world of dreams and reality.

I recently read "The Great Gatsby" and I must say, it was a book that left me with many thoughts. The story is about a man who is trying to reach his dreams, but he finds many obstacles in his way. I appreciated how the author describes the characters and their emotions, it is like you are living their lives. However, I found some parts of the book a bit difficult to follow because of the language used, but overall, it was a good read. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to dive into a world of dreams and reality.

Mistake Example #2

Overuse of passive voice

TI read the book "The Great Adventure" was read by melast week, and it wasI foundit to be very engaging. TReaders will appreciate the characters were developmed ina waythat was appreciated by many readers, and the plot was followed with greatinteresting plot. It is recommended by meit for anyone who enjoys thrilling stories, as the suspense isbook maintains suspednse throughoutthe book.

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Camille, Maryland, USA

"I tried to convert as much of this as possible to active voice, which we generally prefer in English. "

I read the book "The Great Adventure" last week, and I found it to be very engaging. Readers will appreciate the character development and the interesting plot. I recommend it for anyone who enjoys thrilling stories, as the book maintains suspense throughout.

The book "The Great Adventure" was read by me last week, and it was found to be very engaging. The characters were developed in a way that was appreciated by many readers, and the plot was followed with great interest. It is recommended by me for anyone who enjoys thrilling stories, as the suspense is maintained throughout the book.

Mistake Example #3

Confusing singular and plural nouns

The book "The Great Adventure" is a fascinating tale that captures thereader's imaginationof reader. The author has a unique way of describing the landscape and characters, making each page a delight to read. However, some parts of the story feel rushed, and the plot could have been developed with more depth. Overall, it is a book that offers much enjoyment and is worth the time of any avid reader.

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Michele A., Boston, Massachusetts; United States

"I adjusted the singular and plural nouns in some of the phrases. Overall, the ideas in this text are clearly expressed."

The book "The Great Adventure" is a fascinating tale that captures the reader's imagination. The author has a unique way of describing the landscape and characters, making each page a delight to read. However, some parts of the story feel rushed, and the plot could have been developed with more depth. Overall, it is a book that offers much enjoyment and is worth the time of any avid reader.

The book "The Great Adventure" is a fascinating tale that capture the imagination of reader. The author has a unique way of describing the landscape and character, making each page a delight to read. However, some part of the story feel rushed, and the plot could have been developed with more depth. Overall, it is a book that offer much enjoyment and is worth the time of any avid reader.