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Urban Jungle: The History and Future of Nature in the City by Ben Wilson

emelynreads's review against another edition

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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 

sombies's review against another edition

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informative

3.75

croc's review against another edition

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informative reflective

4.0

planning2read's review against another edition

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Had to return to library 

joepasaran's review

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hopeful informative slow-paced

3.0

karlmarxschooloftaxefficiency's review against another edition

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informative reflective slow-paced

3.0

rogue_leader's review against another edition

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informative slow-paced

2.5

stephalexa's review against another edition

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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.
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