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gen_wolfhailstorm's review
2.0
Thank you Netgalley for an e-copy. All opinions remain my own.
I liked how Environment blended a biography with environmental issues, however I just found it dull to read. From the beginning I knew I'd struggle as it took so long to get in to just 6% and I didnt feel I was reading it properly.
When I wasn't bored, I was scared and I don't believe the author got a good balance making this readable for the average person because I was either filled with anxiety or my eyes would glaze over, whilst reading this.
I wasn't aware of the series this is a part of (Object Lessons) with the goal of bringing short but focused books on a particular object, a part of Bloomsberry Academic. This sounds like a cool concept, but I've seen other reviewers say that that concept has gotten looser as they bring out more, which is a good or bad thing depending on the reader.
It just felt too academic for me, and so in turn, as someone with very minimal, basic understanding of this kind of science, it felt unapproachable and honestly? Like I wasn't smart enough. It's a shame because I really wanted to enjoy it and believe it's an important topic to be educated on.
There was mentions of illustrations included in this book, which I don't recall seeing many of (this may just been something I have forgotten), which is a shame as it may have added to the experience, but I assume the final version will have them.
Unfortunately, this personally didn't feel beginner friendly or approachable to me, but would perhaps recommend this to someone who knows a bit of the basics and wants to expand on that.
Pick it up, give it a go and enjoy! >(^_^)<
Gén
I liked how Environment blended a biography with environmental issues, however I just found it dull to read. From the beginning I knew I'd struggle as it took so long to get in to just 6% and I didnt feel I was reading it properly.
When I wasn't bored, I was scared and I don't believe the author got a good balance making this readable for the average person because I was either filled with anxiety or my eyes would glaze over, whilst reading this.
I wasn't aware of the series this is a part of (Object Lessons) with the goal of bringing short but focused books on a particular object, a part of Bloomsberry Academic. This sounds like a cool concept, but I've seen other reviewers say that that concept has gotten looser as they bring out more, which is a good or bad thing depending on the reader.
It just felt too academic for me, and so in turn, as someone with very minimal, basic understanding of this kind of science, it felt unapproachable and honestly? Like I wasn't smart enough. It's a shame because I really wanted to enjoy it and believe it's an important topic to be educated on.
There was mentions of illustrations included in this book, which I don't recall seeing many of (this may just been something I have forgotten), which is a shame as it may have added to the experience, but I assume the final version will have them.
Unfortunately, this personally didn't feel beginner friendly or approachable to me, but would perhaps recommend this to someone who knows a bit of the basics and wants to expand on that.
Pick it up, give it a go and enjoy! >(^_^)<
Gén
mentallybooked's review
5.0
As an Environmental Policy major, I often feel like I've read all the unique literature on environmental science for that I could. However, this book presented these environmental concepts and topics of sustainability in such an easy to digest way that I made reading actually enjoyable.
I would highly recommend this to anyone who is interested in learning about the environment or expanding their already established knowledge.
I would highly recommend this to anyone who is interested in learning about the environment or expanding their already established knowledge.
alonaw's review
4.0
I found this book in a little free library in Cambridge and immediately started reading it while walking home. Did not disappoint. It was fun to read another in this series after reading ‘Socks’ last year, which I had also found in a LFL in Cambridge :)
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