Tagged: english
The Bullet that Missed
The Bullet that Missed: A Thursday Murder Club Mystery by Richard Osman, 4/5
This third installment in the series brings back some of the charm and wit that was missing from the second book, in my opinion.
Why I read it: the third book in the series.
The Man Who Died Twice
The Man Who Died Twice: A Thursday Murder Club Mystery by Richard Osman, 3/5
Enjoyable, though a bit less witty and charming than the first book in the series and featuring a more conventional, spy thriller plot.
Why I read it: the second in a series that started out very strong.
The Story of English
The Story of English (New and Revised Edition) by Robert McCrum, William Cran, and Robert MacNeil, 5/5
Any doubts as to this book’s authoritativeness were quelled upon learning the illustrious identity of its three main consultants – the Chief Editor of the Oxford English Dictionary, the Editor-in-Chief of the Random House Dictionary and Professor Sir Randolph Quirk (who presumably has credentials as fantastic as his name). Though, at 10 years old, it could use an update, this book is readable, comprehensive, well-researched and supported by an excellent annotated bibliography.
[Why I read it: it was a birthday gift from my parents.]
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