Eats, Shoots and Leaves by Lynne Truss
This book is a humorous, yet educational, exploration of punctuation in the English language. The author uses wit and sarcasm to highlight the importance of correct punctuation, demonstrating how it can drastically change the meaning of a sentence. It provides examples of punctuation errors and their hilarious consequences, while also offering practical advice on how to avoid such mistakes. The book is a spirited call to arms for grammar enthusiasts, emphasizing the necessity of preserving the clarity and precision in writing that proper punctuation provides.
The 5502nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2003
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 209
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 54th on The 100 Best Books of the Decade(2000) (Times)
- 110 Best Books: The Perfect Library (The Telegraph)
- Books of the Decade (The Guardian)