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A review by snowbenton
Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation by Lynne Truss
2.0
As someone who is regularly asked to copy-edit documents at work because I'm known for being a stickler for grammar and punctuation (despite the fact that it is not in my job description nor has it ever been), I was really excited to dive into this. But Truss seems to hate the changing of language and style even more than she hates proper usage. This book tries very hard to be funny, but it comes off as desperately sad and unhopeful.
It's also primarily focused on British conventions, which made it less helpful as a guide, and I also think it's insane that she just drops an example with the n-word in it with no warning or comment (p 51).
I still love punctuation and grind my teeth when reading an incomprehensible (or even just incorrect) email at work, but would not recommend this book for fun nor education.
It's also primarily focused on British conventions, which made it less helpful as a guide, and I also think it's insane that she just drops an example with the n-word in it with no warning or comment (p 51).
I still love punctuation and grind my teeth when reading an incomprehensible (or even just incorrect) email at work, but would not recommend this book for fun nor education.