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.

Disagree with half of it, enjoy reading all of it
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