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A review by sandreline
Vanishing Fleece: Adventures in American Wool by Clara Parkes
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
A personal and engaging story about a very precise craft. Even while she was explaining the technical details of wool, machinery, and industrial cleaning, I was never bored. I was always interested in the next thing she had to say. The author clearly has a real passion for the subject and she effortlessly passes that on to her audience.
I think the pacing could have been evened out a bit. The first 2/3 is a comfortable stroll, and near the end it picked up to a brisk power walk. The best criticism you can give a book is that you wanted to spend more time with it.
I listened to this as an audiobook. The author narrates and she brings a ton of personality and life to it.
Content Warning: near the end of the book there is a brief (and flowery) description of a real person committing suicide. It was sudden and upsetting. A content warning or some clearer telegraphing would have been appreciated.
I think the pacing could have been evened out a bit. The first 2/3 is a comfortable stroll, and near the end it picked up to a brisk power walk. The best criticism you can give a book is that you wanted to spend more time with it.
I listened to this as an audiobook. The author narrates and she brings a ton of personality and life to it.
Content Warning: near the end of the book there is a brief (and flowery) description of a real person committing suicide. It was sudden and upsetting. A content warning or some clearer telegraphing would have been appreciated.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide