On the Mark

The initial prompt arrived whilst reading my morning paper - the Guardian. An article about the book caught the eye followed by the interest. I would quite like to read about punctuation and still don’t know where to put the apostrophe. Out bank card and fill in the purchase order on the spur of …

The initial prompt arrived whilst reading my morning paper - the Guardian. An article about the book caught the eye followed by the interest. I would quite like to read about punctuation and still don’t know where to put the apostrophe. Out bank card and fill in the purchase order on the spur of the moment - not a usual action for me. But hayho looks interesting. Ordered two copies because the book appeared to be interesting enough to give a friend as a Birthday read. First disappointment didn’t take long to arrive. Have to wait for another print run so missed the birth date presentation. When the books eventually arrived I was pleased and satisfied with the quality and feel - always important for me - so at the first opportunity of peace and quiet I sat to read. Interesting, informative, intriguing, captivating and certainly holding. But alas the grey cells of an eighty seven year old just could not keep up with the bombardment of detail and the plethora of information. I have given up half way house. It was a disappointing purchase and I still don’t know where to place the apostrophe but that is my misfortune not that of the author. A great and distinctive tome and so well presented but just too much for me. It was just too much like reading a reference book instead of reading for pleasure and relaxation. Thanks anyway. Take care and God Bless Chris