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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
challenging
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reflective
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Very scientific
The book is a captivating and profound book that beautifully captures the essence of nature's interconnectedness. Suzuki's narrative mirrors the sentiment of walking through the woods, where each tree holds its own history and tales. "Tree" paints an exquisite picture of a Douglas fir, revealing its timeless existence and the stories it silently carries within its rings. Suzuki's eloquent prose evokes a profound sense of wonder, encouraging us to ponder the mysterious journey of a single tree that has stood witness to centuries of human history, its roots reaching far deeper into time than one could ever imagine.
I'm now looking closer, and more appreciatively at the many trees surrounding me out here in the PNW. A somewhat technical read, but very interesting. Who knew a book about the life of a tree could be so interesting?
good book on the life cycle of trees and the critters that depend on them
This book tells the story of a single Douglas-fir tree, but also the story of natural history from animals, birds, insects, and fungi that sustain and are sustained by the tree during its centuries of life. It was fascinating and interestingly told. It would make a great upper-level living science book.
I got stuck at around 50% (though, to be fair, I saw signs it was over for me around 30%).
This is fascinating if you have a love of botany and particular types of trees (the Douglas fir). The authors are stunningly smart, and able to pull from a wide variety of biology in the formation of this book.
Unfortunately for me, I thought it would be a little more broad and readable to an, ahem, unscientific mind. I was looking for life metaphors and got so much more.
p.s. It is my practice to not rate books I do not finish.
This is fascinating if you have a love of botany and particular types of trees (the Douglas fir). The authors are stunningly smart, and able to pull from a wide variety of biology in the formation of this book.
Unfortunately for me, I thought it would be a little more broad and readable to an, ahem, unscientific mind. I was looking for life metaphors and got so much more.
p.s. It is my practice to not rate books I do not finish.
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medium-paced