Good book on grammar etc. Took me forever to read even though it reads very easily. I just kept putting it off because of funner books to read. I recommend it. ( )

This book is unique. It addresses grammar issues even the most illustrious writers struggle with. It helps the writer become a better editor of their own work with insight and humor. This book delivers compassion to its readers, not judging them. Instead, it gives fun examples and infuses drollery into a subject that often deflates a writer. The book speaks directly to the heart of every writer, understanding what they are going through, and shows them how to fix the most infuriating and tricky issues of grammar. ( )

A lighthearted approach to problematic issues with grammar and usage. This is a quick, fun read and should also be handy reference, with chapters on easily confused words, cliches to let die, and common grammar snafus. ( )

I'm certainly not a grammarphobe (quite the contrary), but I *love* this book. Yes, dorky I know.... to love a book about grammar :) ( )

I'm the type of English nerd who enjoys reading grammar guides for fun and the title of this one struck my fancy a couple years ago. However, this grammar guide wasn't quite as fun as the title implies. The author is a little too prescriptive in her tastes (rather than descriptive) and American-centric, which occasionally clashes with my eccentric Canadian spelling. Also, because I read the second edition that was originally published in 2003, the chapter on email is hysterically outdated. Not bad for a flip-through reference guide but if you're looking for a grammar equivalent to Eats, Shoots & Leaves keep on moving. ( )