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The most entertaining book about punctuation I've ever read! I borrowed Eats, Shoots & Leaves from my local library because I'd heard about it but didn't think I'd enjoy it. Was I surprised! The book is full of examples of how poor punctuation mangles meaning, with clear guidance on how punctuation should be used. But perhaps I enjoyed it more than some of the other reviewers here because, like Ms. Truss, I'm a stickler and can't bear to see poorly punctuated signs and headlines. I enjoyed Ms. Truss's sense of humor and, frankly, some of her jokes had me laughing out loud. I don't however, recommend the book as a guide for American readers who need help with punctuation. The differences between punctuation in British and American English are considerable at times -- for example, the placement of periods at the end of quotes and the use of periods in abbreviations -- and someone who is not aware of the rules may be confused by the examples, which usually show the British style. Instead, the book is better for readers who already have a good grasp of punctuation. The book includes fascinating history, colorful examples, and hilarious commentary. Who'd expect that in a book about punctuation? As for my library copy, I'm bringing it back today. I've already ordered a printed copy from Amazon.com to send to one of my editors (who I've nicknamed "the comma king") and an audio copy to listen to on my next long drive. Somehow, I get the feeling that hearing a British voice read the book's text will make it even more enjoyable.