Rating: 
Summary: What can I say?
Review: Tons of synonyms! It's less cumbersome than most thesauri I've used in the past. I'd recommend this to anyone who's looking for a new way to say things.
Rating:
Summary: All other thesauri are pretenders to this book's throne
Review: Until coming across this book, I found thesauri to be more frustrating than trying to chew Captain Crunch cereal without any teeth. Not that I know what that's like, but it's easy enough to imagine.
Then I saw this. And found that all of the thesauri collected in my library had become worthless. This is the OED of thesauri, indispensable and perfect beyond comprehension. You will want to order this in hardcover, for you will find yourself using it again, and again, and again, and again.
When I bought this book I actually did comparisons between the synonyms in this book and others, and was astounded. I don't remember the word offhand, but this book had over twenty synonyms, while Roget's had seven. An Oxford thesaurus had eleven, but that was as good as it got.
The most important thing about this book is that the synonyms are relevant. The author hasn't just packed a bunch of words together here to make it look good.
Rating:
Summary: Synonym Finder is Essential
Review: Whatever kind of writing you do, the Synonym Finder needs to be part of your library. I relied on it extensively while working on my MBA. I now have one at home and at my office. You won't find a better resource.
Rating:
Summary: Used it for years; like it.
Review: When I bought the 1978 edition twenty years ago or so (am I really that old?), I just needed something to help me with my writing in college. To me it was just a thesaurus, and I needed a thesaurus. Over the years I have bought and used other thesauri and have discovered that none helps me find that elusive word as well as The Synonym Finder. I am not a writer, but I do value the quality of my writing. Frequently I find that I want to say something a certain way. I know there is a word that expresses the subtleties of what I want to say, but I cannot think of the word. I have found that the only book which can lead me to that word nearly every time is The Synonym Finder. No Thesaurus has ever been so consistently helpful to me. Recently I have found a stiff competitor (thesaurus.com) that works very well, but it is not a book. For anyone who wants a source that you can hold in your hand and find that word. This is your book.
Rating:
Summary: Best theasaurus available!!!
Review: When I joined a world-wide technology company I said to the resident technical writer/editor, "Let me tell you what is the best theasaurus."She said, "It's on the shelf behind you." She was right!!! It's "The Synonym Finder" by Rodale. Everyone in our family has a copy! Now if we could only get Rodale to make an electronic version!!!
Rating:
Summary: Beats a Thesaurus any day!
Review: Whenever you can't quite find the right word, this is the book you need. A colleague introduced me to Synonym Finder nearly 10 years ago, and it has yet to fail me. If you only have room for two reference books on your desk, buy this and a good dictionary and you'll be set.
Rating:
Summary: How did I live without this?
Review: Whether you're a copywriter, marcomm professional, novelist, poet, songwriter or playwright, YOU MUST BUY THIS BOOK. Wordplay at its finest. I recently was awarded my first agency copywriting gig and would have gone down in flames had I not buried my nose in The Synonym Finder for the weekend. Get those creative juices flowing ...
Rating:
Summary: Every writer should own this book!
Review: Writing descriptively with creativity and color is necessary because without voice, one needs to suggest tone and passion to communicate the author's perspective. The Synonym Finder is THE resource for engaging writing. Forget about other regular so-called thesauri; their only use is to start a fire on a crisp, cool night or for a barbecue! The Synonym Finder is bound well, made of quality paper, and will lay open flat for easy reference. A couple of times, I've been unable to find a specific word, but then I turn to a more specialized thesaurus or dictionary for slang, foreign expressions, sexuality, etc. This book sits at the top of my list of reference books! I have yet to find a better source for synonyms...and I am always on the lookout!
Rating:
Summary: Every writer should own this book!
Review: Writing descriptively with creativity and color is necessary because without voice, one needs to suggest tone and passion to communicate the author's perspective. The Synonym Finder is THE resource for engaging writing. Forget about other regular so-called thesauri; their only use is to start a fire on a crisp, cool night or for a barbecue! The Synonym Finder is bound well, made of quality paper, and will lay open flat for easy reference. A couple of times, I've been unable to find a specific word, but then I turn to a more specialized thesaurus or dictionary for slang, foreign expressions, sexuality, etc. This book sits at the top of my list of reference books! I have yet to find a better source for synonyms...and I am always on the lookout!
Rating: 
Summary: Great for synonyms, but......
Review: you will still need a regular thesaurus. Why? This book does not list any antonyms, which I found to be a huge drawback. If you don't need the antonyms, this book is for you. It is probably the most extensive listing of synonyms you will find.
|
