emelynreads's review against another edition
challenging
informative
slow-paced
3.5
Super interesting concept but I found the writing and level of historic detail a slog to get through. I did learn a heap of information and have a few things to research further so all in all I'm glad I stuck with it
karlmarxschooloftaxefficiency's review against another edition
informative
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
stephalexa's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
slow-paced
4.0
Reading Wilson's books, I always learn about things I didn't expect to and Urban Jungle is no exception.
Covering parks and their history to trees and water to urban animals, this book takes you on a worldwide journey to learn about the interaction between nature and the city.
As is his style, I have added several new words to my vocabulary and learnt about plant and animal species I never knew about (bats with metre long wingspans?).
I didn't quite enjoy it as much as Metropolis, perhaps because I am more of a history lover or due to some repetitive vocabulary at points (notably when discussing sewage systems), but I am very glad I read it and shall be recommending it to friends.
Covering parks and their history to trees and water to urban animals, this book takes you on a worldwide journey to learn about the interaction between nature and the city.
As is his style, I have added several new words to my vocabulary and learnt about plant and animal species I never knew about (bats with metre long wingspans?).
I didn't quite enjoy it as much as Metropolis, perhaps because I am more of a history lover or due to some repetitive vocabulary at points (notably when discussing sewage systems), but I am very glad I read it and shall be recommending it to friends.
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