The World Without Us
by Alan Weisman
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Book Reviews of The World Without Us
Book Review: Over-rated a little
Summary: 3 Stars
Weisman's effort is interesting above all for its depth and coverage. He really does manage to detail what would happen in different parts of the world if mankind suddenly disappeared. The 3 thoughts that occured to me while reading the book were:
1) Who cares what happens if mankind disappears? After all, by definition, we are all gone.
2) Much of what changes, though not everything, does so slowly and over periods of years and decades
3) The book, despite its detail and insight, quickly becomes a little monotonous, slow and .... dare I say, predictable.
It's not a bad read. But it probably does not deserve the credit that it seems to have generated.
Book Review: Disappointed
Summary: 3 Stars
The book was relatively cheap. Based on the description I anticipated a paperback book in relatively good condition. Instead I received a hardcover book without a jacket. Generally this would actually be a pleasant surprise, except the back cover was covered in three layers of large white stickers which I soon realized had been applied to cover a large torn area.Book Review: Important book.
Summary: 5 Stars
Adds new perspectives to your knowledge.
A lot of things I did not know.
Beautifully and vividly written.