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Humble Pi: A Comedy of Maths Errors by Matt Parker

grimmauxillatrix's review against another edition

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funny informative lighthearted fast-paced

4.5

I have discalculia, and I really enjoyed this book about math. Sometimes he did get a little in the weeds with the explanations, but overall it was a fun and enjoyable book. The audio book is very good, as it's read by the author and he's very enthusiastic about the topic, puts in little asides about the recording itself, and has a nice, clear voice. 

jmrhike's review against another edition

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informative lighthearted fast-paced

4.25

nbhatta's review against another edition

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3.0

A fun read! The biggest thing I got from this is that most errors occur due to poor communication between people. The Swiss Cheese effect. Its made me think about, of all things, my lab notebook and how I should put in more "obvious" detail. As it may only be obvious to me...

kathyy's review against another edition

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funny informative lighthearted medium-paced

5.0

ala_08's review

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funny informative medium-paced

4.0

msbethreads's review

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5.0

So interesting.

jetpackdracula's review against another edition

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funny informative lighthearted reflective medium-paced

5.0

izzardus's review

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funny informative lighthearted reflective fast-paced

4.0

Very enjoyable book, I learned lots of new things and it was all very humorous and accessible. There was definitely also a good lesson learned about making mistakes (it happens and we should get better at sharing information when we do make them)

nicolaiofdk's review

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3.0

It’s s funny alright, not thigh slappingly funny, but funny enough that I’ve mentioned a few around the water cooler, not great but not bad. Makes a great secret Santa present

oisincleere's review against another edition

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funny informative lighthearted reflective fast-paced

3.5