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274 pages • first pub 1990 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9780062417442
Format: Digital
Language: English
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Publication date: 25 August 2015
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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 22%
relaxing 10%
challenging 5%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 3%
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fast 9%
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Xenophobia274 pages • first pub 1990 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9780062417442
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 25 August 2015
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 3,123 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