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A review by jarrahpenguin
Because Internet: Understanding the New Rules of Language by Gretchen McCulloch
4.0
A super interesting look at how we use language on the internet. McCulloch's analysis spans linguistics and sociology, breaking down generational differences and touching on international variations. McCulloch aims to find nuances and positive qualities in how we use the internet to communicate, and she presents a solid rebuttal to those who bemoan that texting and lolspeak and the like represent the decline of the English language. It's hard to make a non-fiction book about linguistics that you'd find as compelling as a dramatic novel, but it was a fun read with lots of great trivia, and should leave you feeling more optimistic about our online future.