Review: When You Catch an Adjective, Kill It: The Parts of Speech, for Better And/Or Worse

When You Catch an Adjective, Kill It: The Parts of Speech, for Better And/Or Worse When You Catch an Adjective, Kill It: The Parts of Speech, for Better And/Or Worse by Ben Yagoda
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An entertaining read.

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