Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation
Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation
Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 2006
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Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 2006209
Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction
2000s
2006
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation by Lynne Truss is a humorous and insightful guide highlighting the importance of correct punctuation. Through entertaining examples and detailed explanations, Truss emphasizes how misused punctuation can alter meanings and demonstrates the impact of careful punctuation on effective communication.
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Lynne Truss's Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation offers an engaging and humorous take on the importance of punctuation. While many appreciate its wit and informative content, some critics find it overly pedantic. Despite this, it remains a delightful read for grammar enthusiasts and those looking to sharpen their punctuation skills.
Who Should Read Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation?
Readers who revel in witty takes on grammar will enjoy Eats, Shoots & Leaves by Lynne Truss. Fans of The Elements of Style by Strunk and White or Mary Norris' Between You & Me: Confessions of a Comma Queen will appreciate Truss' humorous yet stringent approach to punctuation’s quirks.
109,837 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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209
Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction
2000s
2006
Adult
18+ years
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