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A review by canaanmerchant
The Science of Discworld by Terry Pratchett
2.0
A: the book is seriously out of date on a few things. That can't be helped in some cases but if you're going to print a new edition then it might help to mention this.
B: I'm not a big fan of science. It's just there and I let it be. But somehow I knew most of the info already which makes me wonder who this book is actually for.
C: that said the discworld chapters feature classic wizard shenanigans which is always helpful and the science writers are good at explaining the concepts and clearing up popular misconceptions or lies-to-children as they call it.
It was enough to let me finish the book but not enough for me to enjoy it very much. If I ever come across free or cheap copies of the follow ups then maybe I'll read the fictional chapters only.
B: I'm not a big fan of science. It's just there and I let it be. But somehow I knew most of the info already which makes me wonder who this book is actually for.
C: that said the discworld chapters feature classic wizard shenanigans which is always helpful and the science writers are good at explaining the concepts and clearing up popular misconceptions or lies-to-children as they call it.
It was enough to let me finish the book but not enough for me to enjoy it very much. If I ever come across free or cheap copies of the follow ups then maybe I'll read the fictional chapters only.