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Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation

Lynne Truss
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Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation

Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 2006

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Lynne Truss

Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation

Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

209

Format

Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Humor

Self-Improvement

British Literature
Setting

2000s

Theme
Language
Topic
Education
Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation by Lynne Truss explores the significance of punctuation in written communication. Individuals learn through humorous anecdotes and historical contexts about common punctuation errors and their implications. The author emphasizes the care and understanding necessary for effective and precise usage, illustrating punctuation's crucial role in conveying meaning.

Informative

Humorous

Playful

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.2

109,967 ratings

68%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Lynne Truss's Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation is celebrated for its witty and engaging exploration of punctuation, making grammar both informative and entertaining. Critics appreciate its humor and accessibility. However, some find the author's prescriptive tone occasionally rigid. Overall, it's a delightful read for language enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation?

A reader who relishes grammar, punctuation, and wit would enjoy Eats, Shoots & Leaves by Lynne Truss. Fans of The Elements of Style by Strunk and White or Between You & Me by Mary Norris will appreciate this humorous and instructive guide.

4.2

109,967 ratings

68%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

209

Format

Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Humor

Self-Improvement

British Literature
Setting

2000s

Theme
Language
Topic
Education
Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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