How to write a book review that can get citations?

Recently, one of my book reviews (Ahmad, 2017) got a citation and some of my students asked me, “How to write a book review that can get citations?” Here, I will share my secrets which will help your book reviews get citations.

First, understand the purpose of writing a book review. The purpose of a review is not simply to report the contents of a book but also evaluate it. A book review tells not only what a book is about but also how successfully the book explains itself. As a reviewer, you will need the skill to...