Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
The Elements of Style Third Edition
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.7
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
790
Old Reviews
326
Unverified
58
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226.8 grams
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100 meters
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Review Analysis - 406 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Ease of Use
27understand, rules, reference guide, reference, guide
+89%
-11%
" ... This was a really easy book to go through from beginning to end. ... "
" ... Have found it to be handy and concise. ... "
" ... Easy to read and understand primer on common grammar mistakes and ways to enhance the impact of your writing. ... "
" ... A handy guide to read through and have to refer back to when needed. ... "
" ... Highly recommend - it's a quick read and easy reference tool! ... "
" ... From punctuation and usage mishaps, to bad cultivated habits, this book exposes them for what they are and offers simple remedies. ... "
" ... Memorize these simple rules. ... "
" ... Short and easy! ... "
For Kids
24book, college, students, school, school and college
+100%
" ... A good book for grad students. ... "
" ... This was a book purchased for a college class ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... It is a partial replacement for catholic school education by the nuns. ... "
" ... I think this would be an excellent little guide for high school and college age students. ... "
" ... 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! ... "
" ... Great book for all ages. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
Design
19white, elements of style, style, book, strunk
+68%
-32%
" ... This is a classic. ... "
" ... It is a necessary classic. ... "
" ... Classic book revised. ... "
" ... Classic book, I don't know one better. ... "
" ... As a friend of mine says, you have to know the rules before you can break them with confidence – and style. ... "
" ... It's the bible of grammar and style. ... "
" ... White would surely have objected. ... "
" ... A classic still used as a guideline in publishers style requirements. ... "
Freebies
16great little book, grammar, thank, reference, helpful
+94%
-6%
" ... What a great little book! ... "
" ... Great little book! ... "
" ... Thank you so much for your service and I love the book. ... "
" ... A nice book ... "
" ... Received book yesterday. ... "
" ... Great little book! ... "
" ... Very practical book. ... "
" ... This is a great grammar book! ... "
Marketplace
13thank, dishonest, book, seller, delivery
+77%
-23%
" ... First, thank you for my fast delivery of this book, it came as promised & perfect! ... "
" ... Thank you so much for your service and I love the book. ... "
" ... Thank goodness for it! ... "
" ... i would buy from this seller again. ... "
" ... I am so happy that Amazon had one as a replacement for the one I had a while back. ... "
" ... On time and as described ... "
" ... Thank you for free book! ... "
" ... arrived as stated would buy from this seller again ... "
Delivery
13delivered, condition, book, arrived on time, arrived
+100%
" ... Arrived as described ... "
" ... First, thank you for my fast delivery of this book, it came as promised & perfect! ... "
" ... Received book yesterday. ... "
" ... Good product and delivered on time. ... "
" ... The item arrived on time and the quality of product is good. ... "
" ... It arrived when expected in excellent condition. ... "
" ... Arrived on time and as described ... "
" ... The book was delivered in good condition and within a few days. ... "
Size
12small, purse, pocket, carry, backpack
+92%
-8%
" ... Great little book! ... "
" ... Great little book! ... "
" ... Very practical book. ... "
" ... Everyone should carry it with them. ... "
" ... Compact and still the best. ... "
" ... (I'm now ordering another paperback copy for my office too.) ... "
" ... Saved me a bunch of times, and it is portable. ... "
" ... Good desktop reference to keep handy. ... "
Product Reliability
11book, years ago, original copy, lost, lent
+82%
-18%
" ... Remembering these issues provides a needed clarity in one's writing. ... "
" ... This book is the Bible for grammarians and helped me ace the verbal section on the SATs many years ago. ... "
" ... I was pleased to find this book again, hope to keep it for another 20 years . ... "
" ... This little book has been around a long time. ... "
" ... Despite the fact it's been nearly 100 years since this book was written, it's never been rendered obsolete. ... "
" ... I bought copies of it for everyone on my team (I managed a team of writers for some years) and this latest purchase was a gift for an author friend. ... "
" ... Bought to replace the one I had in High School 50 years ago. ... "
" ... To me, this book is outstanding, and I purchased another copy for my boss, a lawyer who has practiced for many, many years. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Weight: 226.8 grams
Size: 100 meters
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