Eats Shoots And Leaves

Must Read for Business Writing

This review is from: Eats Shoots And Leaves (Trade Paperback)

2 months ago

I recommend this to employees weekly! It's a quick read to help people sharpen up their BASIC grammar skills. Not meant to usurp the Canadian Writer's Handbook. Takes 2 hours tops to read through, unless you read moving your lips.

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For the purposes of edification and entertainment

5 years ago

It's an interesting book; a fast read. Throughout the book, I discovered the interesting, albeit pedantic, history of punctuation and actually enjoyed it. The one problem, however, was that the book made me far to aware of my previous nonchalant stance towards 'popular' punctuation. Now, I see the problems everywhere. Ergo, this is my only caveat: it will make you see (and want to see) grammatical errors everywhere. + read more

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Tedious

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3 months ago

A "stickler" for proper punctuation, Truss takes to the pages of Eats, Shoots & Leaves to give the reader a lesson. Where did the comma originate and what are its uses? Why are apostrophes so often used incorrectly by grocery stores? These questions and everything else you want to know about punctuation are answered in the book. I had heard many good things about this book, which is why I picked it up. Yet I found that it in no way lived up to its hype. The American/British comparisons weren… + read more

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Brilliantly funny!

5 years ago

This book is laugh-out-loud funny! Punctuation sticklers, unite! + read more

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Eats, Shoots and Leaves

This review is from: Eats Shoots And Leaves (Trade Paperback)

13 months ago

This is a must for every home library and, judging by some of the letters and advertising received from businesses, it should be available in every office as well. Written with humour and a firm grasp of the subject, Lynne Truss never talks down to us and yet makes us aware of how much we have forgotten (or never learned) about how to punctuate an English sentence. A boring subject you might say, but I could not put the book down. Of course I read one chapter at a time so I could… + read more

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Michael

5 years ago

This book is aimed at people who take their language seriously; or at least can appreciate people who do. If the structure and conventions of language can not be made interesting to you, then this book will probably put you to sleep. For those of us who do enjoy the subtleties of language, this book is a lively guide to each of the punctuation marks and a fine refresher of how they are being used. It also contains interesting insights into the development and history of our writing… + read more

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Punctuation... oh my...

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3 years ago

It's an interesting book; one that will take you no time to read. Throughout the book, I discovered the interesting history of punctuation and actually enjoyed it. Who knew where the semi-colon came from. The one problem, however, was that the book made me far to aware of my lack of caring towards 'popular' punctuation. Now, I see the problems everywhere. Although I enjoyed it, this book is not for everyone. Although truly funny and full of anecdotes on everything to do with punctuation, the… + read more

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An amusing read

5 years ago

I thought I had a handle on punctuation, but apparently did not. Lynne Truss uses a humourous and light-hearted approach to guide us through the sometimes mysterious world of punctuation. I enjoyed this book thouroughly and would recommend it to anyone. Just a reminder, it's not a novel! + read more

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Fun and informative... and yet, about grammar

This review is from: Eats Shoots And Leaves (Trade Paperback)

3 years ago

I tremble at the thought of writing a review for this book; nevertheless, I'll attempt it. On the one hand, it was a real joy to read (and learn) of someone else out there who had a categorical whole-body shiver when sighting such atrocities as "book's for sale". On the other hand, I learned of far too many mistakes I make, daily, throughout my own writings and musings. It is Truss's wit that keeps you reading. Her deft touch with hyperbole is extremely funny (though, at times, you wonder if… + read more

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