--- product_id: 1213193 title: "It Was the Best of Sentences, It Was the Worst of Sentences: A Writer's Guide to Crafting Killer Sentences" brand: "june casagrande" price: "93.17 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1213193-it-was-the-best-of-sentences-it-was-the-worst store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # It Was the Best of Sentences, It Was the Worst of Sentences: A Writer's Guide to Crafting Killer Sentences **Brand:** june casagrande **Price:** 93.17 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** It Was the Best of Sentences, It Was the Worst of Sentences: A Writer's Guide to Crafting Killer Sentences by june casagrande - **How much does it cost?** 93.17 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1213193-it-was-the-best-of-sentences-it-was-the-worst) ## Best For - june casagrande enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted june casagrande brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description In this wickedly humorous manual, language columnist June Casagrande uses grammar and syntax to show exactly what makes some sentences great—and other sentences suck. Great writing isn’t born, it’s built—sentence by sentence. But too many writers—and writing guides—overlook this most important unit. The result? Manuscripts that will never be published and writing careers that will never begin. With chapters on “Conjunctions That Kill” and “Words Gone Wild,” this lighthearted guide is perfect for anyone who’s dead serious about writing, from aspiring novelists to nonfiction writers, conscientious students to cheeky literati. So roll up your sleeves and prepare to craft one bold, effective sentence after another. Your readers will thank you. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Dimensions | 5 x 0.59 x 7.01 inches | | Edition | 1st | | Isbn 10 | 158008740X | | Isbn 13 | 978-1580087407 | | Item Weight | 6 ounces | | Language | English | | Print Length | 224 pages | | Publication Date | July 27, 2010 | | Publisher | Ten Speed Press | ## Images ![It Was the Best of Sentences, It Was the Worst of Sentences: A Writer's Guide to Crafting Killer Sentences - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71n1jBLznaL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful book, that makes grammar and the art of making great sentences more accessible. *by on Reviewed in the United States May 27, 2026* Bought this book as a gift for a friend, as she loves the subject as much as I do (I already had it on Kindle and was raving to her about it). I can't wait to give it to her, because the author manages to make grammar accessible and fun. It reminds me of childhood grammar classes (in French, but the principles are very similar, and it's interesting to se where they differ and why), and genuinely makes writing good sentences feel like less of a mythical skill. Would absolutely recommend, yes, even as a gift! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great teaching pedagogy for this kind of thing *by on Reviewed in the United States August 11, 2015* This book is a gem.Buy it. Read it. Immerse yourself in it.I've bought several books on writing; this is the only one I've finished reading. In fact, I'm reading it a second time. And when I'm done, I'll read it a third time.In this book, June shows us how a basic knowledge of grammar can improve our writing. Appendix A on the formation of sentences complements the book proper. Each chapter abounds with cogent instruction--examples are provided, errors are pointed out and suggestions given on how to fix them. Great teaching pedagogy for this kind of thing.I do have a quibble, though. For some reason, Miss Casagrande despises the semicolon. So much so, that she omits it from Appendix B--on punctuation. Sure, she does state that a lot of people having trouble using the semicolon. But isn't that all the more reason to explain it? So that we don't continue to misuse it? Furthermore, I have seen deft uses of the semicolon by expert writers; surely, the semicolon has its place.One qualification: I am a novice writer (and I use the term "writer" loosely); therefore, the great benefit that I have gained from reading this book--is because there is much I don't know. However, I suspect that writers who are more skillful than I, can still pick up a thing or two. Regardless, it's always good to review the fundamentals.Overall: Great book. Full of humor. Marvelous read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ It is a good book with a slight twist *by on Reviewed in the United States April 12, 2014* I bought the book "it was the best of sentences, it was the worst of sentences" because of the title and of its above average rating. While reading it, the first thing I sensed was the author's "chest beating" as a copy editor and her "put down" of other writers ... May be it was the style of her choice. But after I got over it I saw her strength in a good teacher. She was effective, sometimes humorous, in making her point. While I am writing this review, I am conscious of what I am writing... It is good book. ## Frequently Bought Together - It Was the Best of Sentences, It Was the Worst of Sentences: A Writer's Guide to Crafting Killer Sentences - The Best Punctuation Book, Period: A Comprehensive Guide for Every Writer, Editor, Student, and Businessperson - The Joy of Syntax: A Simple Guide to All the Grammar You Know You Should Know --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1213193-it-was-the-best-of-sentences-it-was-the-worst](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1213193-it-was-the-best-of-sentences-it-was-the-worst) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-08-04*