From the moment I picked your book up until I laid it down, I convulsed with laughter. Someday I intend on reading it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The book was so funny the author couldn't stop laughing while reading it.
- In plain terms
- This book made me laugh uncontrollably.
- What can you take from it?
- Good books make you laugh.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a book funny?
- How do you react to comedy?
Another view
Humor is subjective.
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