Lyle
What's there to learn about the color blue and its history? More than I ever thought! This coffee table-sized book, well-illustrated, is an interesting dive into the cultural and historical stories of why blue holds the place it does in today's world. Did you ever wonder why the US flag is red, white and blue? You'll find out in this book, along with many many other nuggets.
What's there to learn about the color blue and its history? More than I ever thought! This coffee table-sized book, well-illustrated, is an interesting dive into the cultural and historical stories of why blue holds the place it does in today's world. Did you ever wonder why the US flag is red, white and blue? You'll find out in this book, along with many many other nuggets.
Interesting deep dive into cultural history and the role(s) played by color - in this case, the color green. Rather mind-boggling, that convoluted history and progression toward our modern perceptions; fully and deftly explored and thoughtfully explained.
Interesting deep dive into cultural history and the role(s) played by color - in this case, the color green. Rather mind-boggling, that convoluted history and progression toward our modern perceptions; fully and deftly explored and thoughtfully explained.
Kudos to the author for the unique (to me) premise of mixing in puzzles along with the narrative, but unfortunately, I failed to connect with the protagonist (a 20-something female) and the urgency of her quest. I also expected much less in the way of magic/sorcery, and the prose was just a bit over the top with characterizations just a bit unbelievable.
Kudos to the author for the unique (to me) premise of mixing in puzzles along with the narrative, but unfortunately, I failed to connect with the protagonist (a 20-something female) and the urgency of her quest. I also expected much less in the way of magic/sorcery, and the prose was just a bit over the top with characterizations just a bit unbelievable.
The author successfully builds upon the universe(s) created in the first book of the series, with a diverse cast of characters, plenty of action, and dashes of philosophy, humor, and AI thrown into the mix. The resolution was both unexpected and wholly satisfying.
The author successfully builds upon the universe(s) created in the first book of the series, with a diverse cast of characters, plenty of action, and dashes of philosophy, humor, and AI thrown into the mix. The resolution was both unexpected and wholly satisfying.