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ankewelt's review against another edition
5.0
This book changed me. Despite the fact that I read all the words in this book (except the index) I haven't really comprehended all of it. That being said, I learned a lot and I found this book interesting. Not being one for brevity, Garner goes through each and every rule for Grammar, Usage and Punctuation (as far as I am aware). In school I learned—as you probably did—grammar though writing sentences with certain elements, breaking down sentence, and later figuring out why my paper was covered in red. By going through each rule how they work and interact with Garner I still don't think my writing will be error-less but it will be better—especially when I revise. And now I actually know the rules of the game.
Now, if you don't plan on reading this whole book cover to cover I still think it will serve you well. It works as an excellent reference (I would know since I had to look up things I didn't understand) with glossary. The index is an index, what else would it be. The entries are each quite succinct and the sections give a solid understanding of the topic.
Overall, if you have the space and the money this book is a welcome addition on any shelf. It can be a reference for your questions and a book for when you don't know what to read. Or it will work as a impressive "shelf warmer."
P.S. I think I will be reading this again. If not it whole in many parts.
Now, if you don't plan on reading this whole book cover to cover I still think it will serve you well. It works as an excellent reference (I would know since I had to look up things I didn't understand) with glossary. The index is an index, what else would it be. The entries are each quite succinct and the sections give a solid understanding of the topic.
Overall, if you have the space and the money this book is a welcome addition on any shelf. It can be a reference for your questions and a book for when you don't know what to read. Or it will work as a impressive "shelf warmer."
P.S. I think I will be reading this again. If not it whole in many parts.
helena_blythe's review against another edition
5.0
This reference is one of the most helpful I've ever worked with. I believe it will be more useful to people engaged in writing and editing outside of academia than the Chicago Manual of Style--and would still be of use to those inside. It's much less cumbersome than the CMoS, and much easier to navigate.
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