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brandifox's review against another edition
An interesting mixture of charming and almost smug. Overall enjoyable content - just the right amount of
G rated interesting for listening without headphones while cleaning.
G rated interesting for listening without headphones while cleaning.
treparker73's review against another edition
4.0
Probably the only thing more unusual than reading the OED is reading a book about reading it!
I loved it.
I loved it.
zfieldsteel's review against another edition
3.0
Funny, and an engaging style of writing, but if you think you would really, really hate to read about someone reading the entire dictionary, maybe this isn't for you.
jenmeleon's review against another edition
5.0
Very entertaining book about reading a dictionary. Great read if you’re a word nerd.
arewefalling's review against another edition
3.0
3 1/2 stars. Very light hearted if you need something easy to read
tueller42's review against another edition
5.0
I have a found a new favorite audiobook. I have never slept better than when falling asleep to this and was always excited to go to bed too.
fdterritory's review against another edition
4.0
Shea produces here a very entertaining and enlightening glance at both a dictionary that is so large that many homes don't have a shelf that can hold it all as well as a glimpse into the madness of someone crazy enough to want to read such a book. Sure, you'll learn a few new words and laugh at a lot of words that you didn't know existed, but at the same time you see the workings of a human being who's excited by an activity which many would consider the definition of "boring". The author injects the dictionary with personality and intrigue, and it makes for a very good, quick read. Absolutely worth your time.
emilyeslomski's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting adventure. Very enjoyable to read and I learned lots of new words