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The Elements of Style

Last Updated: February 9, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.7
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
999
Old Reviews
480
Unverified
71
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90.72 grams
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100 meters
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Review Analysis - 448 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Ease of Use
 28
book, understand, examples, writing, reference
+86%
-14%
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" ...  It’s an easy read and is very insightful.  ...  "
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" ...  Information concisely given with simple examples that were easily understood.  ...  "
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" ...  Very easy to read and understand.  ...  "
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" ...  Highly recommend - it's a quick read and easy reference tool!  ...  "
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" ...  This was a really easy book to go through from beginning to end.  ...  "
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" ...  Memorize these simple rules.  ...  "
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" ...  very concise and easy-reading with lots of examples and exercises.  ...  "
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" ...  And by looking out for your readers, this book makes it easier for you to *get read.  ...  "
For Kids
 25
college, school, high school, students, writing
+96%
-4%
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" ...  College students should never turn in papers without having checked it with Strunk and White.  ...  "
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" ...  Classic textbook for beginners and college students who are writing papers.  ...  "
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" ...  This was a book required for school.  ...  "
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" ...  Required college reading.  ...  "
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" ...  It is a partial replacement for catholic school education by the nuns.  ...  "
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" ...  since 1979, when I was a high school Junior. ... Now, I pass this along to my children in hopes they will learn to enjoy writing well.  ...  "
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" ...  I purchased it as a gift for my college-age granddaughter.  ...  "
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" ...  I just finished college, and I decided to buy it because I wanted to maintain a high quality of writing as I begin law school and a legal career. ... I would recommend this book to any high school, college, or graduate student who plans on taking any tests or writing any papers or assignments in English.  ...  "
Marketplace
 17
book, thank, dishonest, original, described
+71%
-29%
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" ...  I am so happy that Amazon had one as a replacement for the one I had a while back.  ...  "
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" ...  On time and as described  ...  "
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" ...  Amazon delivered very quickly, the material is what it says it is and more  ...  "
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" ...  If you work at Amazon you must buy this book.  ...  "
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" ...  Thank you so much for your service and I love the book.  ...  "
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" ...  Thanks for the book.  ...  "
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" ...  Picked it up because it was one of the free offerings from Amazon one day.  ...  "
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" ...  First, thank you for my fast delivery of this book, it came as promised & perfect!  ...  "
Delivery
 15
described, delivered, book, arrived on time, within
+100%
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" ...  Arrived on time and as described  ...  "
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" ...  Because it shipped within two days, I got it for her.  ...  "
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" ...  First, thank you for my fast delivery of this book, it came as promised & perfect!  ...  "
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" ...  I purchased it used and it is in good condition.  ...  "
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" ...  The book was delivered in good condition and within a few days.  ...  "
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" ...  Arrived as described  ...  "
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" ...  It arrived when expected in excellent condition.  ...  "
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" ...  Amazon delivered very quickly, the material is what it says it is and more  ...  "
Size
 14
pocket, book, purse, fit, carry
+86%
-14%
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" ...  Very handy book  ...  "
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" ...  Every communicator should have a copy of The Elements of Style in her purse/his pocket.  ...  "
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" ...  Saved me a bunch of times, and it is portable.  ...  "
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" ...  Everyone should carry it with them.  ...  "
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" ...  Most grammar textbooks are long and cumbersome, but this could easily fit in a pocket or small bag, which makes it perfectly good at what it does, which is teach grammar, unlike so many of the longer books that make certain people more money, but do nothing for those who read them.  ...  "
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" ...  I was expecting be the small paperback I remembered from decades ago.  ...  "
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" ...  Very practical book.  ...  "
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" ...  It seems as though I have always had a version of this book on my desk at work, and in various bookshelves in my home.  ...  "
Comfort
 8
tips, rules, hand, style, points
+88%
-13%
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" ...  NICE, and happy to have it on hand now.  ...  "
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" ...  I found many tips, which they are very helpful.  ...  "
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" ...  It is helpful if you don't have a firm grasp.  ...  "
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" ...  Great tips in writing.  ...  "
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" ...  Not exactly something you read from cover to cover, but an excellent reference to have at hand.  ...  "
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" ...  It is hands down the best style guide I have ever used, plus it's also compact and straightforward, and very easy to find what you want to know.  ...  "
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" ...  She says there are a lot of good points and tips.  ...  "
Software Platform
 7
updated, web, kindle, formatting, examples
+57%
-43%
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" ...  Note that this is free within the Gutenberg app for iOS.  ...  "
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" ...  It's also a great "gift" to give college writers who know how to write for the web, but also at least understand basic rules of writing!  ...  "
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" ...  Hello, Kindle version!  ...  "
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" ...  Free for Kindle.  ...  "
Returns
 7
returning, return, back, service, money
+14%
-86%
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" ...  I will be asking for my money back.  ...  "
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" ...  I loaned it to a colleague who never returned it.  ...  "
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" ...  I want a refund now.  ...  "
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" ...  I had to ask for a refund.  ...  "
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" ...  The only reason I didn't send it back is that the book is so cheap the postage would be almost as much as my refund.  ...  "
Print Quality
 6
hard, printing, printed, paper, one
+50%
-50%
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" ...  The printing was pathetic. ... Most of the print wasn't even included, it was just a piece on a mostly blank page.  ...  "
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" ...  We received a cheap printing that is hard to follow.  ...  "
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" ...  Also, examples are printed exactly like the author's words, so it's sometimes hard to tell where each starts.  ...  "
Fit
 6
small, pocket, fit, cover, reading
+50%
-50%
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" ...  It's really not more than a pamphlet with a paper cover.  ...  "
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" ...  Unfortunately, one came with a folded and creased cover.  ...  "
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" ...  My husband has to put paper in it to get it to work.  ...  "
Build Quality
 6
material, writing, style, grammar, cover
+50%
-50%
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" ...  Unfortunately, one came with a folded and creased cover.  ...  "
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" ...  This is some very cheap, poorly-produced version that must have been slapped together from public-domain material.  ...  "
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" ...  But one has to wonder if some of the rules of grammar tend to make writing stiff -- as they're broken frequently and nobody really seems to care.  ...  "
Sound Quality
 5
sound, book, word, strunk, hear
+40%
-60%
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" ...  That sounds like a you issue?  ...  "
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" ...  I'm sure that whirring sound you hear is William Strunk spinning madly in his grave.  ...  "
Apps
 5
writing, note, letters, language, formatting
+80%
-20%
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" ...  Note that this is free within the Gutenberg app for iOS.  ...  "
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" ...  I find myself wishing that those who write newspaper articles and newsletters, business letters and letters of application .  ...  "
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" ...  I'm not writing for a living, only write some blogs every now and then for fun, and English is not my native language yet I found the book fascinating and captivating!  ...  "
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" ...  I spent my career as a technical writer for computer software and this was the only style guide I ever liked to use.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 5
ago, lent, copy, book, writing
+80%
-20%
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" ...  Practice at it for months or years.  ...  "
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" ...  I taught college writing for many years.  ...  "
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" ...  I finished reading this book weeks ago.  ...  "
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" ...  Despite the fact it's been nearly 100 years since this book was written, it's never been rendered obsolete.  ...  "
Price
 5
money, book, back
+40%
-60%
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" ...  Don't waste your money on this book!  ...  "
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" ...  I will be asking for my money back.  ...  "
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" ...  ebook is actually the Project Gutenberg that is "for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost."  ...  "
Product As Described
 5
book, advertised, pictures
+60%
-40%
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" ...  Book as described.  ...  "
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" ...  On time and as described  ...  "
Drying
 5
book, understand, read, pretty, writing
+60%
-40%
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" ...  The drawings are brilliant making it a pleasure to review the dry yet essential wisdom of the original book.  ...  "
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" ...  The illustrations are a great and make what could be a pretty dry and boring read actually enjoyable.  ...  "
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" ...  This book on writing is dry , but the most important book about writing that I have ever read.  ...  "
Device Compatibility
 5
kindle version, kindle
+80%
-20%
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" ...  I appreciate having it accessible on Kindle.  ...  "
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" ...  I have it on my IPad so I can reference it on the go.  ...  "
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" ...  Hello, Kindle version!  ...  "
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" ...  Useful as a handy reference on my cell phone.  ...  "
Clarity
 5
concise, writing, helpful, clarity
+100%
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" ...  Clear and concise.  ...  "
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" ...  Clear, helpful, and concise.  ...  "
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" ...  It explains every "rule" of writing very clearly so that your writing will be consistent and clear.  ...  "
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" ...  Clear, to the point.  ...  "
As Gift
 4
use, english, college, bought, book
+75%
-25%
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" ...  I purchased it as a gift for my college-age granddaughter.  ...  "
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" ...  Reference "go-to", and great gift for the young scholar, or lifelong curious.  ...  "
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" ...  Great gift too.  ...  "
For Fun
 3
read, book
+100%
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" ...  Good information in this book, though it is not a fun read.  ...  "
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" ...  Plus, it's kind of fun to know that E. B.  ...  "
Capacity
 3
+100%
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" ...  Must-have for anyone who correspond in English for a living.  ...  "
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" ...  My family has had this on their bookshelves for decades.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought this for a family member who is writing a book.  ...  "
Overall performance
 3
writing, smooth
+67%
-33%
comment
" ...  as described, smooth transaction  ...  "
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" ...  It's been on my bookshelf since I was in high school, and any improvement in my writing and editing skills can be attributed to it.  ...  "
Cleaning
 3
writing, book
+67%
-33%
comment
" ...  Was shipped easily, clean and quality of the book was great.  ...  "
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" ...  Provides both style tips and grammatical rules that should help clean up anyone's writing.  ...  "
Storage
 3
shelf, pocket, grammar, fit, backpack
+67%
-33%
comment
" ...  Just an excellent reference guide to have on your shelf.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Most grammar textbooks are long and cumbersome, but this could easily fit in a pocket or small bag, which makes it perfectly good at what it does, which is teach grammar, unlike so many of the longer books that make certain people more money, but do nothing for those who read them.  ...  "

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Body
Weight:  90.72 grams
Size:  100 meters
90.72 grams
WEIGHT
100 meters
SIZE