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288 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141040080
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 01 October 2009
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,122 reviews
Moods
funny 43%
lighthearted 37%
reflective 22%
relaxing 10%
challenging 5%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 9%
Average rating
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Xenophobia
288 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141040080
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 01 October 2009
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,122 reviews
Moods
funny 43%
lighthearted 37%
reflective 22%
relaxing 10%
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