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wander_er's review against another edition
3.0
Some of the chapters were interesting. But it mostly seemed like random facts and myths about languages slapped together into a book. That being said, it was still entertaining.
abigail_reading's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
2.5
Some interesting tidbits and I definitely learned things. I was even entertained. I will say I was turned off by the author’s feelings that English was the most superior language on earth. I don’t mind a love for the language but acting like it is better than all other languages was just yucky.
klebere's review against another edition
3.0
Entertaining but dated. Take everything Bryson says with a grain of salt.
alidottie's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this book! If only it wasn't 26 yrs old!!! Finding out why a word is what it is, is one of my favorite things. It was particularly fun when he talked about Japanese and said things we know to be true from Gracie's experiences--he even addressed those wonderful finds that Grace sent us weekly: funny Engrish!