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Reviews of 'Caught in a Blizzard'

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Five reviews of the recently published novel, Caught in a Blizzard, are reproduced below. The reviews and the reviewers are identified as indicated by the numbers. a: This novel can change your life - for the good, as it has changed mine. It has made me reflect critically about my life. b: The novel has become a popular piece of literature, more among the youth than among the older population. c: The author uses the plot in her novel to present her philosophy about life in a positive light, rather than relying on the merits of the philosophy per se. d: The author is known to be a writer of great power. The intricate and captivating plots in her novels shows that she has a subtle and ingenious mind. e: People have been jolted out of their beliefs about love and other different aspects of life after reading this novel.

Question 1 of 3

There has been criticism about reviewers that they write reviews after having a cursory reading of the book in question. Based on the analysis of the different reviews, which reviewer is most likely to have read the book in greater detail as compared to the other reviewers?

  1. A.

    This novel can change your life - for the good, as it has changed mine. It has made me reflect critically about my life.

  2. B.

    The novel has become a popular piece of literature, more among the youth than among the older population.

  3. C.

    The author uses the plot in her novel to present her philosophy about life in a positive light, rather than relying on the merits of the philosophy per se.

  4. D.

    The author is known to be a writer of great power. The intricate and captivating plots in her novels shows that she has a subtle and ingenious mind.

  5. E.

    People have been jolted out of their beliefs about love and other different aspects of life after reading this novel.

Answer

A

Explanation

Review 'a' shows deep personal reflection triggered by the book, indicating thorough reading.

Question 2 of 3

Out the five reviews given, which one can be most objectively validated?

  1. A.

    This novel can change your life - for the good, as it has changed mine. It has made me reflect critically about my life.

  2. B.

    The novel has become a popular piece of literature, more among the youth than among the older population.

  3. C.

    The author uses the plot in her novel to present her philosophy about life in a positive light, rather than relying on the merits of the philosophy per se.

  4. D.

    The author is known to be a writer of great power. The intricate and captivating plots in her novels shows that she has a subtle and ingenious mind.

  5. E.

    People have been jolted out of their beliefs about love and other different aspects of life after reading this novel.

Answer

B

Explanation

Review 'b' makes a statistical claim about demographics (youth vs older) that can be verified objectively through market surveys.

Question 3 of 3

Which reviewer eulogises the author rather than critically reviews the novels?

  1. A.

    This novel can change your life - for the good, as it has changed mine. It has made me reflect critically about my life.

  2. B.

    The novel has become a popular piece of literature, more among the youth than among the older population.

  3. C.

    The author uses the plot in her novel to present her philosophy about life in a positive light, rather than relying on the merits of the philosophy per se.

  4. D.

    The author is known to be a writer of great power. The intricate and captivating plots in her novels shows that she has a subtle and ingenious mind.

  5. E.

    People have been jolted out of their beliefs about love and other different aspects of life after reading this novel.

Answer

D

Explanation

Review 'd' praises the author's overall intellect and prowess rather than analyzing the specific content of the novel.

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