Figuring by Maria Popova

Figuring

Maria Popova

578 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

nonfiction biography feminism history lgbtqia+ reflective slow-paced

Description

"Figuring explores the complexities of love and the human search for truth and meaning through the interconnected lives of several historical figures across four centuries – beginning with the astronomer Johannes Kepler, who discovered the laws of...

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Moods

informative 91%
reflective 78%
inspiring 61%
emotional 35%
challenging 30%
hopeful 26%
adventurous 10%
relaxing 6%
sad 6%
funny 1%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 26%
fast 1%

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4.34

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