Nabokov's Favorite Word Is Mauve: What the Numbers Reveal About the Classics, Bestsellers, and Our Own Writing

Nabokov's Favorite Word Is Mauve is a groundbreaking literary analysis that uses text and data analysis to explore the wealth of fun findings about our favorite authors and their masterpieces.

This book is a "literary detective story" that will captivate readers with its fast-paced, thought-provoking, and intriguing insights into the writing styles of great authors like Ernest Hemingway, Stephen King, and more.

With a database of thousands of books and hundreds of millions of words, Ben Blatt uncovers the answers to questions that have intrigued book lovers for generations: What are our favorite authors' favorite words? Do men and women write differently? Which bestselling writer uses the most clichés? What makes a great opening sentence? And which writerly advice is worth following or ignoring? This book is original, conducted by Blatt himself, and no math knowledge is needed to enjoy the fascinating findings on every page.

By the end, you will have a newfound appreciation of your favorite authors and a fresh perspective on your own writing.

Don't miss out on this enlightening and entertaining read!