A review by waytoomanybooks
Exercises in Style by Raymond Queneau

funny informative lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I'm taking a class that is based on (some of) the exercises in this book. It’s been fun to see which exercises my classmates choose to try, as well as reading the exercises we haven’t gotten to or won’t get to. Obviously, it gets repetitive, as is the intended nature of of the book, but it’s got its own charm to it. You can read a few at a time or jump around and still get something out of it. It’s a nice, simple how-to if you’re looking for unconventional ways to change up your writing.