A review by netylu
When We Cease to Understand the World by Benjamín Labatut

challenging slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Part facts, part fiction. It's about scientists who changed how we understand the world by showing there are things beyond our understanding, and, contrary, that knowledge can be dangerous. Also includes descriptions of a drug-induced vision, gory lifestyles of men becoming obsessed with their work and ideas, and a bit of romanticizing all of that, how intelligent and great they were. Nonetheless, the book touches upon very interesting and very powerful ideas.
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