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.

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't as relevant because Canadians use similar spelling and grammar to the British. Instead, I found Truss to be rather preachy and the lessons to be dull. I'm sad to say that I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone, though I do have a co-worker that is interested in reading regardless of my lackluster recommendation.

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 absorb the simple rules and why they make sense. I wonder how we could persuade school boards across the country to include Eats, Shoots and Leaves in the curriculum.

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 book sometimes goes a bit too far in the ranting and raving department. I am the first to admit that I sometimes don’t pay too much attention to punctuation. This militant approach to correct punctuation will certainly entertain and educate anyone who feels similarly disconcerted at the deteriorating state of English grammar. Those of you who couldn't care less, however, should probably save your money: Don't expect anyone to ever understand anything you write though!

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 she really does think the aspiring grammatical terrorist would indeed require camo' pants and a gun). Her examples leave one smiling; I can't help but feel a complete sense of comissery with her annoyance of the title Who Framed Roger Rabbit (no question mark).

It's a guilty pleasure: you shouldn't enjoy being so cruelly holier-than-thou. I couldn't help it. Even at dinner with my new (and distracting) boyfriend, I had to pause and point out that our menu was telling us to vacate. We ordered the dish anyway, and quite enjoyed our "stuffed spinach leave".

Long live the revolution!

This book quelled all fears that as a stickler for grammar/spelling, I was alone. Not so! This refreshing look at the improper uses of the English language is hysterical. Ms. Truss shares the history behind some of our most beloved punctuation marks, cites examples of some of the worst instances of poor grammar, and teaches the reader how to use grammar in its proper form. This is the most fun you'll have with grammar all year!!

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.

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

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 conventions.

I enjoyed its humour and wit immensely.

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!

Lynne Truss clearly has a wee bit of an obsession with punctuation,
a fact she freely admits to. Fortunately she also has a generous
sense of humour, and balances the two nicely as she alternately
agonises over the sorry state of affairs in the current everyday use of
punctuation and provides the reader with some helpful and amusing
examples of how it ought to be done.

This most certainly is not a novel, if you're expecting it to be. It is an
excellent read, however, and I'd recommend it very highly. It's funny
without being clever, and can truly clear up some mystifying
misconceptions about punctuation. Well worth it.

This novel was a big disgrace. I expected it to be so much more than what it was. Never would I recommend this book to anyone, unless they wanted something to fall asleep to.