An enjoyable and thought-provoking read. Discussing the intricacies of language and nonsense, this book was really enjoyable and easy to access. Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for an ARC egalley.

This book is not what I was expecting when I requested it. I'm familiar with this publisher, having read several of their titles in the past. That, along with the synopsis, plus the fact that it's in the category of religion & spirituality, I was expecting this to be a book about spirituality, but it isn't. This is a book about language. There's one chapter toward the end, where the author relates the previous 80% of the book to religious beliefs, specifically the concept of life after death. What I was looking for when I requested it, was a book that would bridge the gap between my interests in Chakras, Tarot reading, and similar practices with modern science and societal expectations.

Don't get me wrong, I found this book interesting. If I had gone into it expecting a book about language, I probably would have been overjoyed! It's a thorough look into the actual definition of nonsense and the role it plays in our culture throughout history. The author examines the writings of Lewis Carrol and Dr. Seuss, among many others who used nonsense language in their works. The writing is dense at times and reads like an academic text.

I'd highly recommend this book for readers of non-fiction with an interest in language, literary history, and even pop culture. I would not recommend it as a book on spirituality.

An entertaining, well written and thought provoking book.
I loved the style of writing and how the book is organised.
I can't wait to read other book by this author.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.