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taking a break from this - too dry.

So far, some useful info. But what does it mean when I've already come across three typos in a book on writing? Ugh.

Oop - Middlemarch spoiler! It happens. But that's the last straw. It was nice to read this, but I am taking it back soon.

Index to Latin/Greek references. Those are all that interest me now. I mean to bring this back to the Library this weekend, most likely after meeting with Hannah on Sunday.

I actually like this author, so I am more reluctant to polish it off for the 4th. I probably should eventually read the legendary Strunk & White Elements of Style only heard about. It sounds good. Finally did! ...why haven't I read it yet?

Voice appreciation is fun. That's why I like Pasternak, though Gogol is important for cultural appreciation - I am not going to love every part of that culture, but it's useful. Hm, am I dating the man next door now? I wonder as I read about the girl next door archetype. Tasted nice, somewhat bossy, but taking me to Saint-Saëns so works. This book touches on the same trial about establishment of religion as Wexler.

I think it's good to review! Likely a fast read.

I'm a writer and a lover of sentences. I'm also a former copy editor. I'm surprised that I'm this bored on page 44. Author is spending much more time talking about sentences in abstract than about writing (or even reading) sentences themselves. So far not living up to the title.

"You shall tie yourself to forms and the forms shall set you free."

What can I say...it's well written.