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4.0
I got this probably around the end of March/beginning of April. I sat in B&N reading it, and by the time I got to duck genitals, I was hooked. Of COURSE, I want to read about sex, drugs, and rock and roll. I myself am a bit of a hedonist.
Honestly, I sped through this book. It was such a good time, and, for the most part, the science is explained clearly. There are so many entertaining and ridiculous facts, I wish I'd kept a notebook with me to keep track of them all.
My only complaint was that, toward the end of each section, I feel as though the author were rushing a bit. The writing seemed to leave certain explanations unfinished. Or maybe that was me, because I wanted more. The prose gets a little lax here and there, especially toward the end of each section, as though Cormier is dying to get to the next juicy bit.
But on the whole, a thorough delight. Engaging, educational, and I wish my science classes had been half this fun in school.
Honestly, I sped through this book. It was such a good time, and, for the most part, the science is explained clearly. There are so many entertaining and ridiculous facts, I wish I'd kept a notebook with me to keep track of them all.
My only complaint was that, toward the end of each section, I feel as though the author were rushing a bit. The writing seemed to leave certain explanations unfinished. Or maybe that was me, because I wanted more. The prose gets a little lax here and there, especially toward the end of each section, as though Cormier is dying to get to the next juicy bit.
But on the whole, a thorough delight. Engaging, educational, and I wish my science classes had been half this fun in school.
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