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lockesolarian's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.75
I learned a little but I laughed a lot.
heathenpenguin's review against another edition
4.0
Ever since I came across the TV Tropes page for this book, I've been wanting to read it. So when I finally got my hands on a copy, I read it right away. In terms of content and learning value, I give this a 3. I think I got more from reading [b:Reading Like a Writer: A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who Want to Write Them|39934|Reading Like a Writer A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who Want to Write Them|Francine Prose|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1335367374s/39934.jpg|1435619]. But this gets an extra star for the humorous examples and overall tone of the book.
danelw24's review against another edition
4.0
It was a fantastic book that humorously pointed out all the flaws of poorly written novels. I actually read this in conjunction with a creative writing class and we covered a lot of what was in this book. if you want to write well and learn a few tips, I definitely suggest this book. it's all the information of a textbook with the freedom and ease of a comedic novel.
john_langley's review against another edition
4.0
This was a lot of fun to read and will remain a very useful reference.
medievil_'s review against another edition
4.0
Awesome, hilarious book that did exceptionally well telling you all the ways to keep your book from getting published.
funteamjen's review against another edition
4.0
Enjoyable even if you are not a writer, but a reading enthusiast. Excellent advice for writers, and perhaps if more editors read this book, fewer terrible novels would be published.
trin's review against another edition
3.0
I remember this book being funny, but not what any of its authors’ advice (or anti-advice) was. But then, I don’t believe you can really learn how (not) to write from a book—you have to do it. When you’re taking a break from that, though, this book is good for a laugh.
oktobervos's review against another edition
4.0
(English book, so why not an English review?)
Very interesting book regarding tips for writing novel.
The book quite literally gives you tips on how to write a bad, unpublishable novel. The authors say that it's very hard to give tips on how to do it right, as this is a very subjective thing. They can however tell you what will make your book unpublishable.
A very witty handbook for writers with funny examples on not so funny mistakes.
Very interesting book regarding tips for writing novel.
The book quite literally gives you tips on how to write a bad, unpublishable novel. The authors say that it's very hard to give tips on how to do it right, as this is a very subjective thing. They can however tell you what will make your book unpublishable.
A very witty handbook for writers with funny examples on not so funny mistakes.
clummo's review against another edition
3.5
A light, humorous book that manages to have some useful writing advice at the same time, with examples for each. Probably won't teach an experienced writer anything they don't already know, but a fun read nonetheless.