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This book was great It is incredibly uncommon to find a book that is about grammar but, nevertheless, has mass appeal. Sure, some of us peruse -- and even enjoy -- Strunk and White, but few books have the appeal of, say, _The Transitive Vampire_. This book does, and with good reason. Despite Mr. Buston's opinions -- and improper use of English (he's written a different review, to be found here somewhere), this book is a hoot. Granted, it's written for an English (as opposed to American) audience, and, therefore, a fair bit is off the mark insofar as American usage is concerned (eg., the use of double quotes). But be that as it may -- the book is rollicking fun, with tongue firmly in cheek, and damn the torpedoes. While some might view it as a overly cynical, I found it refreshing. Furthermore, while it's all well-and-good to be a fun book, it's also handy if it is useful, to boot. And it is. There is plenty of meat to be had, and those who are wondering exactly why or where an errant apostrophe belongs will likely find the answer in Ms. Truss's book. [Yes, I know that the "s" was optional.] In the immortal words of Douglas Adams, "Share and enjoy."