Official Review: Why do we quote? by Ruth Finnegan

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Re: Official Review: Why do we quote? by Ruth Finnegan

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Thanks for the review. Understanding how quotes are used make your credibility as a writer look a lot better.
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It is surprising how books like these can be interesting. I read one on punctuation recently that I quite frankly adored. I'm sure that this one, dealing with quotations, will be just as eye-opening.
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I love the idea of this book. The extended vocabulary is a downfall. I can handle a certain amount. Having to look up words over and over can get old.
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I think this book is a treasure trove of information. It covers a wide usage
of different quotes in literary works, screenplays, and oratory. Students and other people involved in literature will appreciate this book especially once the errors are corrected.
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The book is informative and is useful most to college students not all readers will blend in to this one anyway thanks for the review.
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I too find it amazing to have an entire book on quotations. It should make a great reference book.
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I love reading quotes and this sounds like something I would like to read. It's full of quotes about famous philosophers and different cultures. It's about the origin and application of quotations.
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Post by Jesse Nicolas Presgraves »

It sounds like this book started out as a really good concept, but wasn't executed properly with the language. I really enjoy learning more about language and reading nonfiction books, but ones where I have to look up words every other sentence, I eventually end up putting down because I just can't get into a book where I have to keep coming out of it every few seconds.
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Why do we quote? seems to be an excellent supplemental reading for those who are currently seeking a degree in English or those researching various origins of the written language. Taken from that perspective, Ruth Finnegan has complied an exemplary resource.
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It seems ironic that the author focused on a mechanical part of writing would have some issues with commas. Still, it sounds like an interesting textbook.
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I would have never thought that a book on the subject of Quotes could be written. Lol. Excellent review. I feel like I know what I am getting into if I choose to read this book.
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This seems a tad bit boring, and I don't think I'll be reading it any time soon. Sorry. It's just not my thing.
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This book sounds really useful for the right audience, but given the textbook format and focus on citations, I don’t think it’s one I would enjoy at the moment. It sounds like a handy reference, though. Thanks for the insightful review!
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The textbook style of this book is evident right from the beginning. I found the topic and the author's style to be very dull. She didn't spark my interest in the least bit. I definitely won't be picking this one up to read.
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This book is more of a college text book. If you are the type who is reading for knowledge, then this book is for you. I think I will only read this when my intellectual mood is on.
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