sense-of-style
Best Thing: Reviewers commend the book for its clear and insightful guidance on writing style, emphasizing how it helps writers convey their ideas more effectively and authentically. Worst Thing: Some reviewers criticize the book for being overly prescriptive, suggesting that its rigid adherence to classic style may stifle creativity and personal expression in writing.
- Great writers have something important to show (not say)
- Goal of classic style is to show the reader something new, a truth, by orienting them properly. No persuasion is needed bc the reader can notice if oriented properly