Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Monday, July 28, 2014
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Eats, Shoots and Leaves
Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation by Lynne TrussMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Can a book about grammar actually be fun and enjoyable? Well, yes, it can. Some good examples about grammar gone wrong, some history of the different punctuation marks, and some rules of when and where to put them. Language is constantly evolving, and there is no reason to stick with something just for the sake of it, but just as punctuation in music helps us find our rhythm as we play, there is something to be said for proper grammar and punctuation. It helps the flow of the text and conveys the intention of the author - without all the signs we'd be lost.
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Monday, July 07, 2014
Monsieur Linh and His Child
Monsieur Linh and His Child by Philippe ClaudelMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow. The (relatively) short story of Monsieur Linh and His Child is captivating from beginning to end. Short sentences, short chapters and an interesting story that takes you from an unnamed war-torn Asian country to an unnamed country accepting refugees. Monsieur Linh ends up daily sitting on a park bench, listening to Monsieur Bark, speaking a language he does not understand. Despite this, the friendship develops and grows, and they go to places. When Monsieur Linh is suddenly removed from his refugee home, he immediately sets his mind on meeting up again with his friend. The journey ends unexpectedly, with a true twist.
It's a quick and easy read, which really makes you reflect on your relationships, with both those near and far from you. I really recommend reading it, and it won't take you more than a day or two.
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Friday, July 04, 2014
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