Question

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?

• 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 show that she has a subtle and ingenious mind.
• E. People have been jolted out of their beliefs about love and other aspects of life after reading this novel.
• 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 show that she has a subtle and ingenious mind.
• J. People have been jolted out of their beliefs about love and other aspects of life after reading this novel.
• 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 show that she has a subtle and ingenious mind.
• O. People have been jolted out of their beliefs about love and other aspects of life after reading this novel.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Identify the nature of each review.
- Option (B) comments on popularity → a statistical/general remark.
- Option (C) describes the author’s use of the plot → could be seen from a superficial reading.
- Option (D) praises the author’s power and ingenuity → focus on author, not the book’s depth.
- Option (E) states general impact on people’s beliefs → broad and vague.
- Option (A) reflects deep personal impact and critical self-reflection → indicates close and detailed reading.

Step 2: Select the best reviewer.
Option (A) is most consistent with a detailed, thoughtful engagement with the novel, rather than a cursory read. \[ \boxed{\text{Answer: A}} \]

Answer 2

Step 1: Define objective validation.
An objectively valid statement is one that can be tested or verified independently, using measurable evidence like surveys or sales data.

Step 2: Check each option.
- (A) “Changed my life” → subjective and personal, cannot be validated.
- (B) Popularity among youth vs. older → measurable via surveys and readership data. Objectively verifiable.
- (C) “Presents philosophy positively” → interpretive, subjective.
- (D) “Writer of great power” → personal judgment, not objective.
- (E) “People jolted out of beliefs” → vague and unmeasurable.

Step 3: Correct choice.
Option (B) is the only review that can be supported by empirical data. \[ \boxed{\text{Answer: B}} \]

Answer 3

Step 1: Define eulogy.
To eulogise means to praise highly, often without critique.

Step 2: Evaluate options.
- (A) Focuses on reader’s transformation → about the book’s effect, not the author.
- (B) Mentions popularity → statistical, not eulogising.
- (C) Explains the plot’s use of philosophy → analytical, not eulogising.
- (D) Directly praises the author’s power, ingenuity, and subtle mind → this is pure eulogy, not critical review.
- (E) Talks about readers’ beliefs being jolted → general impression, not about author.

Step 3: Correct choice.
Option (D) glorifies the author instead of critically reviewing the book. \[ \boxed{\text{Answer: D}} \]