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The Unknown Unknown: Bookshops And The Delight Of Not Getting What You Wanted (2014)

by Mark Forsyth(Favorite Author)

4.24 of 5 Votes: 4

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English

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Humor

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Icon Books

review 1: Having had the misfortune to read Mark Forsyth's 'Etymologicon' I formed the opinion that he was rather smug, and steeped in unjustified self-regard, all too eager to demonstrate his alleged wit. He may, of course, actually be a really nice bloke.Having read this latest work, however, I see no reason to change my initial opinion. He manages to take two or three thousand words to say that we don't know what we don't know, and that perhaps we should not judge a book by its cover. I would aver that this book would emerge rather more favourably if judgement were restricted to its cover. All rather trite and self satisfied.
review 2: Fascinating. All about the value of a good bookshop.What books deliver into our lives.interesting commentary on life and almost a phil... moreosophy for readers.really enjoyed it.First lineMost of my opinions on bookshops were formed by Donald Rumsfeld.Last lineIt sounds like a riddle. It isn't a riddle. It is a very serious matter.[2014 UK Non-Fiction Male 2014/04 Keep, Carry, Reread & Recommend. B] less

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