Official Review: Why do we quote? by Ruth Finnegan

chapter-one · Post by **chapter-one** » 21 Aug 2018, 10:00

This book sounds fascinating to me. The web is full of quotations, often misquoted or wrongly attributed, and they always speak volumes about the people using the quotes. This book looks like a sincere attempt to explore why this is something that happens.

Post by **Eileen R** » 21 Aug 2018, 10:00

This sounds quite unique, I have never given much thought to where quotes come from and I am amazed that someone put so much effort in researching it. However, this is not my type of book so I think I'll pass on it.

Ferdinand_Otieno · Post by **Ferdinand_Otieno** » 21 Aug 2018, 10:01

This is non-fiction novel that discusses the use of quotations in history. I can catalogue the book as educational. I enjoyed the detailed onlinebookclub review. Congrats on being the BOTD.

Laura Ungureanu · Post by **Laura Ungureanu** » 21 Aug 2018, 10:01

I never wondered about quotes, their history and usage. I don't think it fascinates me that much to read a book about it. Especially because it uses a lot of academic words that will take all the fun away.

edith38 · Post by **edith38** » 21 Aug 2018, 10:04

I like that the review outlines the different aspects the author have used. Also I can relate to a reviewers enthusiasm for a scientific approach and for quoting and agree with her that i wouldn't have thought that this subject could make a book. The review convinced me that it's possible.

LaurenHaupt · Post by **LaurenHaupt** » 21 Aug 2018, 10:05

It's a little funny that a grammar book has grammar mistakes. I could find a lot of use in the book. I'm not the best at punctuation. I'll try it when I'm in the mood for it. Great review!

stacie k · Post by **stacie k** » 21 Aug 2018, 10:05

A complex and well researched book about the origin and use of quotes sounds useful for a particular audience. The grammatical errors are surprising and unfortunate for a book of this nature.

Farmgurl1 · Post by **Farmgurl1** » 21 Aug 2018, 10:08

While I can appreciate the author's level of research and education, this doesn't sound like something I would enjoy reading. I am not interested in the origins of quotations. The irony of the grammatical errors in a grammatical book, is not lost on me.

ngoccanh · Post by **ngoccanh** » 21 Aug 2018, 10:10

It sound more like a college textbook or a manual for professors than something to read for everyday use.thanks so much

[Valerie Allen] · Post by **[Valerie Allen]** » 21 Aug 2018, 10:14

Good review! And I too had no idea we needed reasons to explain why we Quote. Nevertheless, okay, I'm game to try it. #Maybe Best wishes to the author on the #BOTD

Shilpa Paul · Post by **Shilpa Paul** » 21 Aug 2018, 10:19

Thanks for the review. I don't prefer reading non fiction and a whole book on quotation won't interest me. So I will give it a pass.

rusyalana · Post by **rusyalana** » 21 Aug 2018, 10:25

The author did an extensive research on the topic and I appreciate her efforts. But I don't think this book is for me, the description of different types of quotes and how they are used by various people is too much information for me. I still do love quotes and use them in my work all the time; they are a good source of discussion and they are thought provoking. Congratulations on becoming BOTD!

acupofsubtletea · Post by **acupofsubtletea** » 21 Aug 2018, 10:31

I’ve always loved quotes, especially from books and movies, so I was intrigued by the idea of a book all about the use of them. But I really appreciate your honest review, because if it feels more like a textbook and is that intellectually based, I’m now less sure that it’s the kind of book for me. For the right reader, I’m sure this book is a great resource, but I feel like my love of quotes is for fun reasons and that’s not exactly what it sounds like this book is going for.

desantismt_17 · Post by **desantismt_17** » 21 Aug 2018, 10:33

Until I saw this book, I never really gave quoting a second thought. I'm very interested now to find out more about the practice and its cultural significance. Based on your review, it sounds like this book will shed some light on my curiosity. Thanks!

cpru68 · Post by **cpru68** » 21 Aug 2018, 10:34

The sample of this book started out good, but as your review pointed out, the writing got too lofty for me. I felt like I was reading something from my college days and preparing for an exam. I love the subject, but the way it is written lost my interest, so your review confirmed my feelings of not wanting to read any further. Thank you for the insight on this.