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By no means is ''Lingua Franca'' an unpleasant read, though; it elicits more than the occasional chuckle in an easily accessible style. Its major failure is to lead the reader to expect more than this. Language as a quintessentially human phenomenon is admittedly a tough topic to tackle, and equally, to carry a constant stream of comedy throughout a novel requires dexterity from any author. Regrettably, ''Lingua Franca'' aims too high in attempting this dual challenge, and ends up promising much but delivering little.
If this book appeals to you, then you might also like to try [[Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman]] or [[Charm Offensive by William Thacker]]. You might also enjoy [[The Word Exchange by Alena Graedon]].
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