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272 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780380715435
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks
Publication date: 23 October 2001
Description
With dazzling wit and astonishing insight, Bill Bryson brilliantly explores the remarkable history, eccentricities, resilience and sheer fun of the English language. From the first descent of the larynx into the throat (why you can talk but your d...
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funny 43%
lighthearted 37%
reflective 23%
relaxing 11%
challenging 5%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 9%
Average rating
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Xenophobia
272 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780380715435
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks
Publication date: 23 October 2001
Description
With dazzling wit and astonishing insight, Bill Bryson brilliantly explores the remarkable history, eccentricities, resilience and sheer fun of the English language. From the first descent of the larynx into the throat (why you can talk but your d...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,102 reviews
Moods
funny 43%
lighthearted 37%
reflective 23%
relaxing 11%
challenging 5%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 9%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
CursingMinor
Xenophobia