A review by honeybeef8844
Is That a Fish in Your Ear? Translation and the Meaning of Everything by David Bellos

1.0

This book isn't nearly as accessible as the impression given by the title. I had expected it to be largely composed of examples and specific anecdotes of translation problems, much like the situation suggested by the title. Instead, it was mainly theory, dry history, and general broad issues. I found some interesting tidbits, but before long, I was simply pushing on because I hate to stop partway through a book. I found this to be heavy reading and a chore to pick up.