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IvanOpinion asked this question about Girl, Woman, Other:
For those who 'eye' read the book, did you think the unconventional punctuation served a worthwhile purpose? (I'll provide my view in my answer to my own question.)
M.E. As a grammar geek who reads books on paper only, the lack of punctuation threw me off to the point where I let this book sit on my shelf for a few mon…moreAs a grammar geek who reads books on paper only, the lack of punctuation threw me off to the point where I let this book sit on my shelf for a few months before delving in. Once I did, the narrative drew me in and, as others have mentioned, you sense where the missing punctuation is. Still, I'm of two minds as to whether this really added to the story or detracted from it.(less)
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Girl, Woman, Other
by Bernardine Evaristo
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