<p>When describing a piece of work in the second section, i.e. a book or a film, how much should be devoted to exposing certain plot elements or giving a summary?</p>
<p>Currently, I’m thinking of writing two paragraphs (a provoking anime and a very influential book) but about 150 words into the anime, I find myself having talked about the plot the entire time. I personally think the summary is necessary because the film is rather obscure, but then again I want to spent an equal amount or more on my reasons for liking the film while leaving room to talk about the book.</p>
<p>So what are some suggestions? Should I cut down on summarizing, to make the piece of work more personal, but at the risk of not telling the readers enough? Help is appreciated.</p>
<p>I suggest that you look at the way movie reviewers talk about movies. Though Ebert’s reviews tend to run longer than you’ll probably be writing for, his balance between plot and commentary is good. The New Yorker has expertly written two or three-sentence snippets about movies and a paragraph or so about new books in the “Briefly Noted” column. These might give you an idea about how to strike a balance and how to integrate plot with your own ideas.</p>
<p>I thought of that jack4640, but this film is really one of my favorites and I love movies that make you think. I will take Unalove’s suggestion and try to achieve a good balance, if that doesn’t work out, I’ll scratch it.</p>
<p>If anime is something that you love then go for it. It’s showing something about YOU. It’s something different and it’s something that will make YOU stand out. I would recommend keeping the plot to a min. and trying to explain more of why you like it.</p>
<p>As long as you’re not trying to find parallels between your ability to perform well at UC and Kyoro-chan’s ability to shoot robotic death tentacles from her genitalia (I saw an anime once, and from what I can gather that was an important structural element.) </p>