Official Review: Literacy and orality by Ruth finnegan

P Reefer · Post by **P Reefer** » 10 Jun 2018, 15:36

I am quite interested in reading this text as a teacher of communication studies and literature.

lesler · Post by **lesler** » 10 Jun 2018, 15:36

As a history enthusiast, this book looks intriguing and delightful.

FilmStar · Post by **FilmStar** » 10 Jun 2018, 15:42

This book might be too smart for me. I'll skip on it. I can barely understand the plot and I doubt I would be interested in the subject matter.

amybo82 · Post by **amybo82** » 10 Jun 2018, 15:55

I appreciate your thoughtful review. However, after reading a sample of the book, I can confidently say this is one I will not read. I thought the writing was a little too pretentious and wordy. If I'm going to read an informative text, it has to be relatable, concise, and well-written. Another of my pet peeves is when someone says "this will be clear later." I need specifics. Don't waste words telling me that "something is coming." Either tell me what's coming and when it is coming, or just let me discover it later. Anyway, enough of my rant! I'm glad you liked the book, and it goes to show that every book has its own audience!

Madhu14 · Post by **Madhu14** » 10 Jun 2018, 15:55

The above book seems to be of academic interest. Your review made me curious to find out how the author presented such complicated issues of effects of IT on literacy and orality. I have to give a try and see if I can read the book.

Sanyesto · Post by **Sanyesto** » 10 Jun 2018, 15:59

I would really love to know the author's stand on the effect of Information Technology to the society in different disciplines such as economy and politics as stated in the review. Being an esoteric text I will have to find out whether it will be appealing to me or not.

strawberrysab · Post by **strawberrysab** » 10 Jun 2018, 16:06

This sounds like an academic writing, so it’s likely not my cup of tea, but kudos to the author for tackling such a complicate debate in an easy way that can be understood by most. Thanks for your review!

lavellan · Post by **lavellan** » 10 Jun 2018, 16:07

Thanks for your review! It would interesting to examine how information technology will influence society. Additionally, I'm curious to see how the author ties in oral people to the subject matter.

Paul78 · Post by **Paul78** » 10 Jun 2018, 16:09

Thanks for the review . it seems that everyone has unique tastes. If I can describe any literature I would find abstract, it is this one. I am not a literature student nor am I a social anthropologist. Probably that's why I am unable to connect with even the review fully.
Like one person said in the movie, "animals are beautiful people", I would say, no matter how difficult a place is to live in, there will always be someone willing to live there.
As for those fans who will engage with " Orality and Literature", it is good luck from me.

ccrews0408 · Post by **ccrews0408** » 10 Jun 2018, 16:19

Thanks for the thorough review! It sounds like a great read for the right audience.

Elle Howard · Post by **Elle Howard** » 10 Jun 2018, 16:25

Your review is both informative and interesting. I can tell by how it is written that you really enjoyed reading and reviewing this book. I think the subject matter is something we all need to be reflecting about. How is technology impacting humanity? I am not sure this is a book that I would enjoy reading. However, I will add it to my list of future reads.

Jameskan340 · Post by **Jameskan340** » 10 Jun 2018, 16:29

The author is trying to outline the problems Information and Technology bring on society on large scale to my understanding of the review. Good review though.

FictionLover · Post by **FictionLover** » 10 Jun 2018, 16:36

Thanks for your short and sweet review. Years ago I studied languages and linguistics and I enjoyed her comment on Information Technology including smoke signals and drums. The comments on the origin of writing were also cool, but if I'm being honest, I am not going to sit down and read such a dense book right now. Maybe one day!

Karencantley1 · Post by **Karencantley1** » 10 Jun 2018, 16:40

This book is too academic for me, but it is quite fascinating how our ability to communicate has affected us historically, and will continue to do so in the future.

kfwilson6 · Post by **kfwilson6** » 10 Jun 2018, 16:45

This is too complicated and dense for me to enjoy. This is not a subject matter I want to delve into. I'm not sure how this book was awarded four stars. My kindle copy is riddled with typing errors and improper usage of quotes.