According to the internet, that book is recommended as a must-read for all aspiring writers. I tried to look for it in the local bookstores but sadly, they had none. So, my girl went to Amazon and got one copy shipped from the US. According to her, the look on my face when I unwrapped my gift was priceless.
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Can you feel the light emanating from it?
After reading a few pages, I had to agree with internet that this is some very good stuff! It contains many common mistakes novel writers make and with it, an example so you can experience the pain of reading it firsthand. For example, to illustrate using bombastic words sometimes stall a reader's immersion into your story:
"This is silly," she scoffed glibly at her.
Another plus point is that this book was written in a humorous tone that saves me from the dread of reading a boring textbook. That also means that even if you are not planning to write a novel, you will still have fun reading it. One notable example is concerning the mistake of letting a character escape from a challenge by a seemingly convenient out-of-the blue solution; the book describes that as a deus ex machina which is French for 'Are you f*king kidding me?'
Hey, this one actually has a deus! (Note: The actual book does not have illustrations.)
To fully utilise this book, I'd say you should first be able to write understandable English, then this book can help you write exceptional stories. I will recommend this to anyone who wants a publishing deal or simply a good laugh. Needless to say, I love this book and will probably refer to it very often when I start penning (or rather keyboarding) things.
