Sample Thesis Statements

For "Option #1" --

Even though the introductory and concluding chapters of Lawrence Sutin’s Jack and Rochelle: A Holocaust Story of Love and Resistance might be less than satisfying, it is still a very strong book because of its engaging characters, its sense of action and suspense, and its historical depth.

For "Option #2" --

I would recommend Lawrence Sutin’s Jack and Rochelle: A Holocaust Story of Love and Resistance because of its engaging characters, its sense of action and suspense, and its historical depth; however, a reader must be forewarned that the introductory and concluding chapters might be less than satisfying.

Other Information

Use the author’s full name the first time you mention him (or her); use the last name (and/or full name) again after that.  Never refer to an author by his (or her) first name only.

Use the full title (using a “:” to indicate a subtitle) the first time you mention the book; use the main title only after that.

When you mention the book's title, underline or italicize the title ... but NOT both.