Review the book in front of you, not the book you wish the author bed written. You can and should point out shortcomings or failures, but don’t criticize the book for not being something it was never intended to be.
You should also explicitly identify a range of audiences whom you think would appre reeding or otherwise benefit from the book. In Review: A Few General considerations: Page 9 of 9 • Review the book in front of you, not the book you wish the author bed written. You can and should point out shortcomings […]