A review by paperbacksandpines
Word Perfect: Etymological Entertainment For Every Day of the Year by Susie Dent

2.0

I am interested in uncovering the meaning of new to me vocabulary words. I thought that's what this book would be about. But I was disappointed to discover that this book isn't so much about the meanings of words but about their history, provenance, and how they have sometimes evolved over the years.

I wouldn't say this book was bad but it didn't meet my expectations.