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d5lefko's review against another edition
2.0
2.5. Wanted it to be a lot more insightful than it was. About 80% of it was just long quotations from the author’s favorite books, which the author would then admire but not dissect. A few good bits, but not many.
sabrinaliterary's review against another edition
5.0
I picked this up when I realized what a greedy reader I am-- I swallow my pages whole instead of stopping to savor them. Reading Like a Writer is the perfect cure, and I find that I have been enjoying reading and consciously carving out more time for it in my life since I started this book.
The book begins with a chapter on individual words, then sentences, paragraphs, dialogue, characters, and so on. There are excerpts from well-known works that illustrate masterful command of words, and these passages are delightful to read out loud.
The book ends with a list of Books to Read Immediately, and I am looking forward to re-reading favorites with a discerning eye and enjoying others for the first time. I highly recommend this book for people who love to read, and if you want to write I think you will be inspired.
The book begins with a chapter on individual words, then sentences, paragraphs, dialogue, characters, and so on. There are excerpts from well-known works that illustrate masterful command of words, and these passages are delightful to read out loud.
The book ends with a list of Books to Read Immediately, and I am looking forward to re-reading favorites with a discerning eye and enjoying others for the first time. I highly recommend this book for people who love to read, and if you want to write I think you will be inspired.
tashaseegmiller's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the idea behind this book, but it really isn't as applicable to my students as I had hoped it would be. Perfect for someone who is aspiring to be a writer and has the patience to do the exercises suggested - definitely college level and higher.
imagine1314's review against another edition
Not what I expected. More like literary analysis/ musing instead of specific strategies and things to note when reader like a writer
khaliah's review against another edition
3.0
Also using this in my Fall class. I've read excerpts and so far, so good.
sylvilel's review against another edition
BAAAAAIL.
Too oldschool. Too arch-American. Too snobby. Not for me. Not today, Satan.
Too oldschool. Too arch-American. Too snobby. Not for me. Not today, Satan.
saranies's review against another edition
4.0
A well written analysis of what makes good writing, with examples from greats in literature. I love reading and literature and this really reinforced that, while hopefully giving me more things to take note of as I read.