I cannot believe this book only has one review of one paltry star! The book richly deserves higher praise.
Without touching on the methodologies of approach, which will always garner differing opinions, the subject matter is an oft overlooked but hugely fascinating topic.
It indicates that we live in a country where nuances in colloquialism can differ from mile to mile. North/South, East/West have distinct differences. We all know Scouse, Brummie, Cockney, Geordie accents but these are only the tip of the iceberg.
Neighbouring towns are often differentiated and self-identified by the slightest linguistic shift. In some areas, entire towns can be divided into different linguistic parts.
This book provides a fantastic introduction to the realm of accents and linguistics.
If you have even the slightest interest in why different words and patterns of speech proliferate in different areas, buy this book as an easy to read and understand grounding in the topic.
Please, please, please can we have a Kindle version?!! (Hint, hint!!)
5 stars
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