The reviewer must be skilled in persuading, thorough research, astute analysis, and clear writing, regardless of the type and style of review. Furthermore, it is imperative that he or she possesses the ability to distinguish between good and terrible work and knows how to clearly state the benefits and drawbacks of a book or article. Selected reviews on the life and work of Shaukat Hayat can be found in the book "Shaukat Hayat: Funn aur Shakhsiat - Part:2" and which is edited by Eqbal Hasan Azad./شوکت حیات عہد حاضر کے منفرد اور البیلے افسانہ نگار رہے ہیں۔ وہ صرف افسانہ نگار ہی نہیں تھے بلکہ نظریہ ساز بھی تھے۔ انہوں نے اردو ادب کو "انامیت" کی تھیوری دی ہے۔