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The Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr.

creepepaper's review against another edition

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5.0

Great resource for grammar. Quick resource to go to for help with easy explanations.

tarugani's review against another edition

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4.0

"Student Body. A needless and awkward expression..."

Truly.

danielpyb's review against another edition

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4.0

A short book about the English language and how to structure your sentences. It's a great tool to use especially if you're writing either prose or if you need to write for work. I would also recommend this to everyone that goes to school especially if you're getting an education that focuses on written assignments.

As previously mentioned, it's quite short, but not because it's lacking. It's a very refined tool, and one that you will probably find yourself using a lot if you write.

I still have much to learn from it and will probably have it close by whenever I need to write an application, an inquiry or an important Email.

ashleyholstrom's review against another edition

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3.0

I wish this were the first stylebook I read, so it would be more magical in my mind. I do love the power this little book has held for so long.

kay_bee_reads's review against another edition

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3.0

Half of this book is completely worthwhile, the other half I would use with a grain of salt. As a fiction writer, I find most of what Strunk and White teach to be too technical and rigid. When writing fiction, a lot of grammar and its usage is situational rather than exact. I would be more likely to refer to this book if I were writing a research paper or a business letter, rather than creative fiction, although it is handy to have lying on my desk if I have a quick question. The book is small and easy to navigate.

chantal_agapiti_writes's review against another edition

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5.0

A must-read for every English Language writer. Thank you, Stephen King for advising it in your book.

whojeemaflip's review against another edition

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5.0

I reelly like this buk coz I want to no how to right better because I wantto be an orther one day: Now im gud at grammars and stuff two; 5 stars

sierra_thereader's review against another edition

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informative fast-paced

4.75

swagginswanigan's review against another edition

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5.0

For the purpose for which it was created, it is a superb book with fantastic advice!

awebster92's review against another edition

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5.0

I first heard about this book from one of my favorite authors. I decided to purchase after I started my book review blog. I learned so much from this book just in my first read through. I still have much to learn from this book. I didn’t even know I was making some of these common mistakes. I believe ‘Elements of Style’ will also help me when I return to school this year. I believe that it has absolutely earned it’s 5/5