Thesaurus of the Senses

by Linda Hart

The difference between the almost right word and the right word is the difference between a lightning bug and lightning, Mark Twain once wrote. Throughout history, the timely use of the apt word has held enormous sway, in literature, speeches, and texts. How is it that some words hold such power? One thing we great words often engage the senses. Thesaurus of the Senses expands your possibilities to see, hear, touch, taste, and smell to describe the world around you. It collects some of the best English sensory words in one place to enliven your writing and help you build persuasive description. It's an indispensable tool for writers, poets, bloggers, editors, storytellers, students, teachers, communicators, and word lovers alike — anyone wanting to add more spark to his or her writing.

Genres: Writing, Reference, Nonfiction, Crafts

398 pages, Paperback

First published August 31, 2015

Reviews

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my favorite niche thesaurus that I own.

That probably seems like an odd thing to say, but I collect thesauruses. Some people collect first editions or comic books. I do thesauruses. How people group words or concepts is an interest of mine.

Organizationally, a lot of these books tend to flounder. Think, like, endless and difficult to navigate blocks of text loosely bound by different categories. Those lists are fun for me (sort of like watching someone accidentally set a night’s worth of fireworks off at once) but they are rarely useful.

That is not the case here.

This obviously doesn’t cover every word or option, but it’s got enough texture grit to really get you going. A solid resource for detail writing, and since it’s grouped by sense, there’s a method to the lists.

[Gwyn Haller · Rating 4 out of 5]

Listening to this book is titillating and sumptuous

The book is sectioned into themes: hearing and textures. I found it difficult to use as a Thesaurus in this Kindle format. I love words, their color and taste. I found listening to the sections my brain engaged and created a bouquet of splendourous word buffet.

[Darnell Reid · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a great book for writers. You know it is also handy to have when you is writing your stores.

Great book and if you do not think that you need help read the book. I have and learn a lot.

[Lynn Jacque · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent companion

This is my constant companion when writing. If you want to find the right words when adding senses to your scenes, this resource book is an excellent place to begin.

[Serena W. Sorrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good, sturdy word resource a bit like a reverse dictionary. Gives you words you might have been looking for, or words that would be more apt.

[Nick Roark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perceptive

[Al Parker · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was disappointed in this book and rarely use it. I was expecting more, what would be beyond TOH (top of head) words that might come to mind when describing something.

[Kimberley Woodhouse · Rating 5 out of 5]

great resource for writers!

[Marguerite Gray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect writing companion. I'll treasure this.

[Kemi adennga · Rating 4 out of 5]

very helpful

[Liz Keith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great resource for writers

[Dave Kuziara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Useful for authors like me