David Crystal

Dot your commas

The semicolon separates and unites simultaneously. It helps you pause and have a think, and yet pushes you forward to say what you want to say next

issue 10 August 2019

Now, how shall I start this review?

I loved this book. I really did. (Too abrupt.)
I loved this book, I really did. (Too rushed.)
I loved this book: I really did. (Too planned.)
I loved this book — I really did. (Too afterthoughty.)
I loved this book… I really did. (Too uncertain.)
I loved this book; I really did.




Ah, that’s more like it.

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Disagree with half of it, enjoy reading all of it

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