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270 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781439505854
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Paw Prints
Publication date: 26 June 2008
Description
With dazzling wit and astonishing insight, Bill Bryson—the acclaimed author of The Lost Continent—brilliantly explores the remarkable history, eccentricities, resilience and sheer fun of the English language. From the first descent of the larynx i...
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funny 44%
lighthearted 37%
reflective 22%
relaxing 11%
challenging 5%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 9%
Average rating
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Xenophobia
270 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781439505854
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Paw Prints
Publication date: 26 June 2008
Description
With dazzling wit and astonishing insight, Bill Bryson—the acclaimed author of The Lost Continent—brilliantly explores the remarkable history, eccentricities, resilience and sheer fun of the English language. From the first descent of the larynx i...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,103 reviews
Moods
funny 44%
lighthearted 37%
reflective 22%
relaxing 11%
challenging 5%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 9%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
CursingMinor
Xenophobia