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The Elements of Eloquence: Secrets of the Perfect Turn of Phrase by Mark Forsyth

schenkelberg's review against another edition

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2.0

disappointing - the chapter on hyperbaton is so good, and so few of the other chapters are good or interesting at all

sarahsays's review against another edition

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5.0

This was so entertaining and educational.

I can't remember the last time I took so many notes. Half the time I was wondering how I got through an advanced English Lit degree without learning this stuff...

100% recommended for writers and anyone else who wants to be persuasive on purpose.

indigo78180's review against another edition

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funny informative fast-paced

4.25

Very informative, but sometimes annoyingly cheeky.

flindermouse's review against another edition

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funny informative lighthearted

4.25

princesspeaches's review against another edition

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Dense and not practical 

thatmanshade's review against another edition

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5.0

WOW! Anyone who likes language or wants to sharpen their writing tools should pick up this book and read it RIGHT NOW!

funbeach1100's review against another edition

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3.0

A bit too technical for me, but very enjoyable.

hollydunndesign's review against another edition

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4.0

This was fun, funny and informative. It also made me question my own education. How had I not heard of some of these terms? But this filled in some gaps. I listened to this on Audible, but would like to have a physical copy, as it would be a useful book to refer to when writing anything of importance, reviews included!

jondoe's review against another edition

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Got a bit boring 

minchowski's review against another edition

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funny informative fast-paced

3.75