slimjymshorts's review against another edition
3.0
I read this book on my subway commute in like a week. I dream of hyper density and high speed, as an immigrant who cannot drive and is still searching for community. I loved the evocative visions of future cities and anguished at the painful reality of American urbanism. Poetic language was mixed a little too much with information, the inconsistent tone was distracting. The graphics were visually fun but not rigorously quantified, organized, or labeled. But also I admit that I am an energy scientist and a much harsher critic than most. It also was a little verbose. Many paragraphs felt repetitive without contributing anything new.
smartcookiesca's review against another edition
5.0
A Country of Cities makes an unconquerable argument and plants mental seeds you’ll want to grow.
harleig_h's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
3.75
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