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Letters to a Young Writer: Some Practical and Philosophical Advice
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I'm a reader, not a writer, nor do I have any aspirations to write. Yet, when I was offered a copy of this book from Netgalley, I jumped at the chance, simply because I loved McCann's book, Thirteen Ways of Looking.
I read this as an avid reader, one who loves the written word, and it offered me a peek into the world of writing. It's often hard for me to articulate why some books speak to me and others don't...that indefinable (to me) quality...and this book helped me to see just what those qualities are.
Much of the book has practical advice and wisdom than can be applied to life (i.e. Don't Be A Dick") , not just writing. And it will make me approach the books I read with a different eye and certainly with a renewed respect for the craft.
Short, entertaining, and often humorous, I highly recommend this one to both writers and readers.
** thank you to Netgalley and Random house for an advance e-copy of this book for review
I read this as an avid reader, one who loves the written word, and it offered me a peek into the world of writing. It's often hard for me to articulate why some books speak to me and others don't...that indefinable (to me) quality...and this book helped me to see just what those qualities are.
Much of the book has practical advice and wisdom than can be applied to life (i.e. Don't Be A Dick") , not just writing. And it will make me approach the books I read with a different eye and certainly with a renewed respect for the craft.
Short, entertaining, and often humorous, I highly recommend this one to both writers and readers.
** thank you to Netgalley and Random house for an advance e-copy of this book for review
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Apr 24, 2017 04:58PM
So glad you liked it JanB. As a reader, you perfectly express what I liked about this book.
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Esil, thank you so much!! You write such beautiful reviews that's a high compliment indeed :)
Great review! Glad you're a proud member of the gush club!
Debbie wrote: "Great review! Glad you're a proud member of the gush club!"Thanks Debbie! And I'd be happy to testify at your adoption hearing ;-)
JanB wrote: "Debbie wrote: "Great review! Glad you're a proud member of the gush club!"Thanks Debbie! And I'd be happy to testify at your adoption hearing ;-)"
He canceled the hearing! Said something about keeping his arse in the chair. . .
I loved it, too, Jan! Great review!
One of the great joys of Goodreads is to experience books we loved through the reviews of our friends! I absolutely loved the way you described McCann's short but powerful book Jan. Really charming :)
Debbie wrote: "JanB wrote: "Debbie wrote: "Great review! Glad you're a proud member of the gush club!"Thanks Debbie! And I'd be happy to testify at your adoption hearing ;-)"
He canceled the hearing! Said some..."
haha....too bad for you but good for the rest of us to keep his arse in the chair and writing his next book
Dana wrote: "I loved it, too, Jan! Great review!"Thanks Dana! As an artist I imagine this particularly resonated wth you!
Iris P wrote: "One of the great joys of Goodreads is to experience books we loved through the reviews of our friends! I absolutely loved the way you described McCann's short but powerful book Jan. Really charming :)"Iris, thank you for your kind words! You are so right...I love the community of GR and that is one of the reasons for sure :-)
Oh, I want to read this now, JanB! Can't wait to figure out "why some books speak to me." Wonderful review- very eloquent!
DeB wrote: "Oh, I want to read this now, JanB! Can't wait to figure out "why some books speak to me." Wonderful review- very eloquent!"Deb, thank you! It's a quick read, very pithy advice and definitely highlights all the qualities that make a book great :-)
