Look at the cover and blurb. If it has a picture of a made - up scene or characters, and the blurb mentions things like 'a world of fantasy' or 'a fictional journey', it's likely fiction. If it has something related to medical, scientific, or real - life events regarding heartbeats, it might be non - fiction.
Check the author's background. If the author is known for writing fictional stories, chances are the 'Heartbeat' book is also fiction. But if the author is a medical professional or a scientist, and has a history of writing factual books, it could be non - fiction. Also, read a few pages. If it starts with a fictional setting like 'In a far - off land where heartbeats had magical powers...' it's fiction. If it starts with facts about heartbeats like 'The normal human heartbeat ranges from...' it's non - fiction.
You can look at the genre labels or descriptions. If it's labeled as 'novel' or 'fantasy,' it's likely fiction. If it's labeled as 'biography' or 'history,' it's probably non-fiction.
Look at the author's note or preface. Often, the author will state whether the book is based on real events or is a work of imagination. If there are references to historical research, real - life people or events in a way that seems factual, it may be non - fiction. If not, it could be fiction.
I'm not sure specifically which 'Heartbeat' book you're referring to. There could be many books with this title. If it's a book about a personal journey, emotions, and fictional characters' experiences, it's likely fiction. But if it's a scientific or factual account related to the physical heartbeat, it could be non - fiction.
One way to determine a non-fiction book is by looking at the subject matter. If it's based on real events, facts, or provides educational or informative content, it's likely non-fiction.
Look at the source material. Since it's about a real person, J. Robert Oppenheimer, and a well - documented historical event (the Manhattan Project), it's non - fiction.
We need to consider the purpose of the text. If we think the Book of Genesis was written to convey spiritual and moral lessons rather than a scientific or historical account in the modern sense, then we can't simply label it as fiction or non - fiction. It's a complex text that has been interpreted in many ways over time. In a religious community, it's often regarded as non - fiction for its religious significance, while from a scientific perspective, its accounts don't match up with established scientific knowledge.
The fact that it has a fictional narrative arc with made - up characters going through various fictional events within the framework of historical events makes it fiction. It's not a historical account in the sense of non - fiction. Tolstoy uses his creativity to tell a story that may be inspired by history but is not a pure retelling of facts, so it's fiction.
You can also check the genre labels or the book's description. If it's labeled as 'fantasy,' 'science fiction,' or 'romance,' chances are it's fiction. Also, if the description sounds highly imaginative or fantastical, that's a clue.
You can tell by looking at the author's reputation and expertise. If the author is well-known and respected in the field, it's often a good sign.
One can tell it's fiction because it was written as a cautionary tale. If it were non - fiction, it would be based on real events and real people, not a fictional character's diary.