Review by Nerea -- Why Do We Quote? by Ruth Finnegan
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[Following is a volunteer review of "Why Do We Quote?" by Ruth Finnegan.]
Quoting has always been part of our day-to-day speech. But why, what, and how do people quote? The book Why Do We Quote? by Ruth Finnegan helps the reader understand the history and origin of quoting. The author mentions what inspired her interest in quoting, thus prompting her to write the book. A thorough reading of the book will enable the reader to get the concept contained in the narrative.
The book portrays quotes from different sources, such as novels, bible, people, place cards, films, songs, and letters. The author brilliantly lists the quotes in a poetic manner such that when you read them line by line, you enjoy the rhythm, and the message sinks into the heart and mind. She also points out the factors that facilitate and promote quoting. Furthermore, certain practices of quoting done by scholars and volunteer writers are incredibly illustrated in the narrative.
I’m impressed by how the author supports her material with concrete picture illustrations of handwritten quotes, quotes inscribed on place cards, and references of people with a history of quoting. Furthermore, I was amused to see a proverbial quote in the book that says, “Grass is greener [on the other side of the fence].” Many musicians use this quote in partly (“Grass is greener on the other side.”) in their songs to pass a message to their loyal fans or audience. Remarkably, some quotes have been vividly explained to help the reader understand their meaning.
The only feature about the book that didn’t appeal to me is the invisibility of some picture illustrations, especially the handwritten illustrations. I strained to try to read through the contents.
I learned that quotes promote unity. It brings back memories, may it be good or bad. Finally, people quote when they want to react to something, to sensitize relevant points or for fun.
This is an appealing and noteworthy piece that can help readers to learn and understand more about quoting. The writing style is outstanding. There is no trace of editing or grammatical errors. Furthermore, the narration is written from the author’s point of view, which helps the reader understand how the author feels about quoting and how quoting affects the author personally. Therefore, I award the book a 4 out of 4 stars.
If you love quotes and want to know more about quoting, this book fits you. Literature gurus will also enjoy reading the book.
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Why Do We Quote?
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Quoting has always been part of our day-to-day speech. But why, what, and how do people quote? The book Why Do We Quote? by Ruth Finnegan helps the reader understand the history and origin of quoting. The author mentions what inspired her interest in quoting, thus prompting her to write the book. A thorough reading of the book will enable the reader to get the concept contained in the narrative.
The book portrays quotes from different sources, such as novels, bible, people, place cards, films, songs, and letters. The author brilliantly lists the quotes in a poetic manner such that when you read them line by line, you enjoy the rhythm, and the message sinks into the heart and mind. She also points out the factors that facilitate and promote quoting. Furthermore, certain practices of quoting done by scholars and volunteer writers are incredibly illustrated in the narrative.
I’m impressed by how the author supports her material with concrete picture illustrations of handwritten quotes, quotes inscribed on place cards, and references of people with a history of quoting. Furthermore, I was amused to see a proverbial quote in the book that says, “Grass is greener [on the other side of the fence].” Many musicians use this quote in partly (“Grass is greener on the other side.”) in their songs to pass a message to their loyal fans or audience. Remarkably, some quotes have been vividly explained to help the reader understand their meaning.
The only feature about the book that didn’t appeal to me is the invisibility of some picture illustrations, especially the handwritten illustrations. I strained to try to read through the contents.
I learned that quotes promote unity. It brings back memories, may it be good or bad. Finally, people quote when they want to react to something, to sensitize relevant points or for fun.
This is an appealing and noteworthy piece that can help readers to learn and understand more about quoting. The writing style is outstanding. There is no trace of editing or grammatical errors. Furthermore, the narration is written from the author’s point of view, which helps the reader understand how the author feels about quoting and how quoting affects the author personally. Therefore, I award the book a 4 out of 4 stars.
If you love quotes and want to know more about quoting, this book fits you. Literature gurus will also enjoy reading the book.
******
Why Do We Quote?
View: on Bookshelves |
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