Common English Mistakes in Book Reviews by Spanish Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

Direct translation of Spanish expressions ('I have 25 years' instead of 'I am 25 years old')

The book "One Hundred Years of Solitude" is a masterpiece that I have read many times. I havem 25 yearsold, and this novelhas always captivatesd me with its magical realism and complex characters. The story transports you to a world where the extraordinary is part of theeveryday life, and I recommend it to anyone who wants to experience a unique literary journey.

Text corrected by:
Michele A., Boston, Massachusetts; United States

"I just replaced a word or two to make the English sound more natural. Otherwise, the ideas in this text are clearly expressed."

The book "One Hundred Years of Solitude" is a masterpiece that I have read many times. I am 25 years old, and this novel has always captivated me with its magical realism and complex characters. The story transports you to a world where the extraordinary is part of everyday life, and I recommend it to anyone who wants to experience a unique literary journey.

The book "One Hundred Years of Solitude" is a masterpiece that I have read many times. I have 25 years and this novel always captivates me with its magical realism and complex characters. The story transports you to a world where the extraordinary is part of the everyday life, and I recommend it to anyone who wants to experience a unique literary journey.

Mistake Example #2

Misuse of prepositions ('Married with' instead of 'Married to')

The book "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a fascinating exploration of the American Dream, but I found myself confused wiabouth some of the character's motivations. The protagonist, Jay Gatsby, is deeply in love with Daisy Buchanan, and he is marriobsessed wiabouth his ambition to recreateing the past. The novel's depiction of the 1920s is vivid, yet I struggled witho understanding why Gatsby is so obsessed with a life that seems unattainable.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"There were a couple of issues with prepositions, plus a few of the words needed to be changed to sound more natural."

The book "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a fascinating exploration of the American Dream, but I found myself confused about some of the character's motivations. The protagonist, Jay Gatsby, is deeply in love with Daisy Buchanan, and he is obsessed about recreating the past. The novel's depiction of the 1920s is vivid, yet I struggled to understand why Gatsby is so obsessed with a life that seems unattainable.

The book "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a fascinating exploration of the American Dream, but I found myself confused with some of the character's motivations. The protagonist, Jay Gatsby, is deeply in love with Daisy Buchanan, and he is married with his ambition to recreate the past. The novel's depiction of the 1920s is vivid, yet I struggled with understanding why Gatsby is so obsessed with a life that seems unattainable.

Mistake Example #3

Overuse of present continuous ('I am going to the school every day' instead of 'I go to school every day')

I am reading the book "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho, and I amfinding it very inspiring. The story is about a young shepherd who is traveling to Egypt to find treasure, and I amfeeling connected to his journey. I amrecommending this book to everyone because it isteachinges important lessons about following yourdreams and listening to theyour heart.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Nice work! I made some changes to the verb tense and polished up the text a bit."

I am reading the book "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho, and I find it very inspiring. The story is about a young shepherd who is traveling to Egypt to find treasure, and I feel connected to his journey. I recommend this book to everyone because teaches important lessons about following your dreams and listening to your heart.

I am reading the book "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho, and I am finding it very inspiring. The story is about a young shepherd who is traveling to Egypt to find treasure, and I am feeling connected to his journey. I am recommending this book to everyone because it is teaching important lessons about following dreams and listening to the heart.