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prettygoose's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
farmernate's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
rebeccazh's review against another edition
At first glance, I thought this was similar to Figuring. The prose is clear and coherent and it isn't bogged down by insignificant details like Figuring was. I loved the first chapter. DNF-ing because I found out through skimming reviews that the author starts to fictionalize the lives of these scientific greats. Not in the mood for historical fiction.
emzapk's review against another edition
4.0
So so interesting. Made me think a lot about the connections between intelligence and sanity. Made me want to LEARN.
pbesceur's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
bheidema's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
coppenh23's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
4.75
katherynehyde's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
emperfectionist's review against another edition
5.0
This book is difficult to describe, but Labatut is playing with truth, meaning, and metaphor in profound and interesting ways. And he draws attention to the complexities, mystery, horror, and beauty of our minds and the universe.
joebuday's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0