The Complete Artscroll Siddur (Artscroll Mesorah Series)

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Summary: The translation to English
Review: This is about the worst translation of the Hebrew text imaginable. RamBam said exact translation is impossible, but a translater should try to put the Hebrew text into words as close to the same meaning as possible. The Artscroll siddur strays far from the equivalent meaning, giving the translation that the author wants to impress upon the reader, not what the Hebrew says or implies.
Also, the many directions to the davener are a bad distraction, almost all of which are customs practiced in certain locals, & have nothing to do with mitzvoth.

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Summary: An Important Note for Beginners
Review: This siddur has quickly become the standard in many if not most Orthodox congregations, and for good reason. Just a note for beginners: Artscroll provides a running translation. Those who are looking for a word-by-word translation might find Artscroll frustrating. In such a case, I would recommend a linear translation such as that put out by "Metsudah." I believe that Artscroll has what they call an "interlinear" siddur, and this may be worthwhile investigating as well.