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A review by jlo615
Shady Characters: The Secret Life of Punctuation, Symbols, & Other Typographical Marks by Keith Houston
3.0
Won through Goodreads First Reads.
Extremely informative read for anyone interested in history, trivia, or uncovering the stories behind everyday items. While there is not much of a plot, the book is well crafted and interesting. It is not the type of book that will keep you up reading late into the night, but that is not the aim. The textbook-like read is decorated with amusing anecdotes that hold the reader's attention while staying focused on the task at hand.
Extremely informative read for anyone interested in history, trivia, or uncovering the stories behind everyday items. While there is not much of a plot, the book is well crafted and interesting. It is not the type of book that will keep you up reading late into the night, but that is not the aim. The textbook-like read is decorated with amusing anecdotes that hold the reader's attention while staying focused on the task at hand.