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The Grapes of Math: How Life Reflects Numbers and Numbers Reflect Life by Alex Bellos
3.0
You're bound to get idears if you go thinkin' about stuff math
Math is often seen as dry and boring, but Bellos manages to make it fun and entertaining.
The book is filled with interesting stories and fascinating examples that show how math is an integral part of our daily lives.
While not as whimsical as some similar math works - namely [b:Things to Make and Do in the Fourth Dimension|23008136|Things to Make and Do in the Fourth Dimension|Matt Parker|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1408714608l/23008136._SY75_.jpg|42575054], [b:Math with Bad Drawings|36205393|Math with Bad Drawings|Ben Orlin|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1528328702l/36205393._SX50_.jpg|57835859], [b:Beyond Infinity: An Expedition to the Outer Limits of Mathematics|33916545|Beyond Infinity An Expedition to the Outer Limits of Mathematics|Eugenia Cheng|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1484760860l/33916545._SY75_.jpg|54882431], or [b:Fantastic Numbers and Where to Find Them: A Cosmic Quest from Zero to Infinity|57693564|Fantastic Numbers and Where to Find Them A Cosmic Quest from Zero to Infinity|Antonio Padilla|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1634034472l/57693564._SX50_.jpg|90371733] - Bellos's writing is still engaging and accessible to both math enthusiasts and novices.
Readers can explore everything from the history of numbers to the intricacies of geometry in a way that is both informative and enjoyable.
Overall, "The Grapes of Math" is a great addition to any math lover's library.
3.7/5
Math is often seen as dry and boring, but Bellos manages to make it fun and entertaining.
The book is filled with interesting stories and fascinating examples that show how math is an integral part of our daily lives.
While not as whimsical as some similar math works - namely [b:Things to Make and Do in the Fourth Dimension|23008136|Things to Make and Do in the Fourth Dimension|Matt Parker|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1408714608l/23008136._SY75_.jpg|42575054], [b:Math with Bad Drawings|36205393|Math with Bad Drawings|Ben Orlin|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1528328702l/36205393._SX50_.jpg|57835859], [b:Beyond Infinity: An Expedition to the Outer Limits of Mathematics|33916545|Beyond Infinity An Expedition to the Outer Limits of Mathematics|Eugenia Cheng|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1484760860l/33916545._SY75_.jpg|54882431], or [b:Fantastic Numbers and Where to Find Them: A Cosmic Quest from Zero to Infinity|57693564|Fantastic Numbers and Where to Find Them A Cosmic Quest from Zero to Infinity|Antonio Padilla|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1634034472l/57693564._SX50_.jpg|90371733] - Bellos's writing is still engaging and accessible to both math enthusiasts and novices.
Readers can explore everything from the history of numbers to the intricacies of geometry in a way that is both informative and enjoyable.
Overall, "The Grapes of Math" is a great addition to any math lover's library.
3.7/5