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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “This is no ordinary book. When I first tried to read it, I found it slow and dry. It was part textbook and part anthology of excerpts. Some time later, I started again, took my time and let myself savor each example, each point. I got swept up the author's love of books - her appreciation of the...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“What I liked best about this book were the excerpts from many genres and eras, and Prose's review of the excerpts she selected to illustrates elements such as dialogue, details, point of view, sentence construction, paragraphing, etc. I didn't always agree with her or think the excerpts were exceptional examples, but she turned me on to a few writers whose works I'm now eager to read.”
Lucy's Grandma wrote this review 11 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This was a wonderful book. I would recommend this to anyone who truly enjoys reading literature.”
Kate wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Just found this under a pile of books I moved. Hmmm, don't remember when I got it. So, will have to read it.”
Penny D wrote this review Saturday, October 3 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I really like her Household Saints so I thought she could tell me something and I was right.”
Amy Louise P wrote this review Wednesday, September 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I try to re-read this each summer. For the writers out there--read this is if you haven't already. One of my favorites. Always inspiring.”
Kathleen C wrote this review Wednesday, August 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Loved it !!! ”
Gopal R wrote this review Tuesday, August 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Excellent tips on how to wring out meaning and writing style from literature by reading slowly by word, sentence and paragraph. Then it gives examples of how one might apply the techniques of the masters in one's own writing.”
Tyler K wrote this review Saturday, August 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“ Ever want to describe the way a certain author or book makes you feel but can't find the exact words? So far this book has the words and I find myself rereading every line that describes for me what I couldn't say myself. ”
oakislandgirl wrote this review Monday, July 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Well-written and readable, this book is interesting to get insight on how Prose reads. However, I would say it would probably not be the way every writer can read, or some find it too methodical. Good insight and relatively entertaining.”
Buttercup wrote this review Wednesday, June 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Prose does some really nice close-readings, but she has no real argument here, and the book lacks any structure. I constantly asked myself, why am I reading THIS book, rather than just reading the books she quotes at length (sometimes eight pages!!!) from? ”
Drew J wrote this review Tuesday, March 31 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
