Review: One of the Rare Times I've Awarded Five Stars to a Book
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 11, 2013
I rarely award five stars to a book, but this one deserves it.James Thayer's writing conjures up images that force you to see what he wants to convey. And that's exactly what "show" is - an author's shortcut to the sensory center of the reader's brain.In this short book, you'll find numerous examples of the differences between "show" and "tell". In fact, Jim pounds you on the head until you get it. And the last chapter presents a few practice exercises that reinforce his advice.I enjoyed this read. And I'll remember the last paragraph forever. Sorry - no spoilers. "Show or Tell?" will remain on my Kindle for future reference.I recommend this book to any authors who'd like to hone their writing skills. In fact, I liked it so much that I immediately purchased "The Essential Guide to Writing a Novel: A Complete and Concise Manual for Fiction Writers", another of Jim's instructional books.Note: The Kindle version doesn't have an NCX table of contents, which some readers might find bothersome.