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eiron's review
4.0
A solid introduction to aspects of reality where mathematics comes into play, written with both charm and wit, breathing new life into the ideas that surround such everyday concepts as insurance, sports, dice games, architecture and meteorology, amongst others. Orlin does not aim to go into any subject in great depth but gives a good overview and ample references for his readers to delve deeper if they wish to. The titular illustrations serve to break up the text and illuminate what is often considered a dry topic in a wry way. All-in-all, I would recommend this book to people who wonder what good mathematics does in real life (up to and including practising mathematicians).
bupdaddy's review
4.0
I sought this out because the title made me laugh, and 14 seconds of research made it sound entertaining and educational.
And it is. Both of those. My one nitpick is that it doesn't seem to cohese; there's no gestalt takeaway.
Still, it's a quick read about a lot of interesting topics. Would recommend.
P.S. For me, the most interesting (depressing) thing was the explanation for how much the 5%/2-standard-deviation threshold standard fails science, and the various reasons why many (MANY) more of published studies with significant results aren't reproducible. It's not 5% of them - false positive outnumber the 'real' positives.
And it is. Both of those. My one nitpick is that it doesn't seem to cohese; there's no gestalt takeaway.
Still, it's a quick read about a lot of interesting topics. Would recommend.
P.S. For me, the most interesting (depressing) thing was the explanation for how much the 5%/2-standard-deviation threshold standard fails science, and the various reasons why many (MANY) more of published studies with significant results aren't reproducible. It's not 5% of them - false positive outnumber the 'real' positives.
benrogerswpg's review
4.0
Munroe Fun
This is not just your typical math book, it's a hilarious and creative approach to learning math.
The author's sense of humor is simply infectious and will keep you entertained throughout the book. The book is packed with witty and insightful illustrations that make complex mathematical concepts easy to understand.
I particularly enjoyed how Orlin uses his quirky drawings to explain abstract mathematical concepts. He makes it seem effortless, and that's what makes the book so relatable and engaging. If you're a fan of [a:Randall Munroe|3089156|Randall Munroe|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1406058780p2/3089156.jpg]Randall Munroe's books, then you'll definitely enjoy Math with Bad Drawings - I found it particularly similar to [b:Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words|25329850|Thing Explainer Complicated Stuff in Simple Words|Randall Munroe|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1431518396l/25329850._SX50_.jpg|45065096]
I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to brush up on their math skills or just wants to enjoy a fun read. Whether you're a math whiz or a complete novice, this book has something for everyone.
Trust me, you won't be able to put it down once you start reading! A quick read too.
Overall, Math with Bad Drawings is a great book that's fun for all ages.
If you're looking for a lighthearted approach to learning math, then this book is definitely worth checking out!
4.6/5
This is not just your typical math book, it's a hilarious and creative approach to learning math.
The author's sense of humor is simply infectious and will keep you entertained throughout the book. The book is packed with witty and insightful illustrations that make complex mathematical concepts easy to understand.
I particularly enjoyed how Orlin uses his quirky drawings to explain abstract mathematical concepts. He makes it seem effortless, and that's what makes the book so relatable and engaging. If you're a fan of [a:Randall Munroe|3089156|Randall Munroe|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1406058780p2/3089156.jpg]Randall Munroe's books, then you'll definitely enjoy Math with Bad Drawings - I found it particularly similar to [b:Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words|25329850|Thing Explainer Complicated Stuff in Simple Words|Randall Munroe|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1431518396l/25329850._SX50_.jpg|45065096]
I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to brush up on their math skills or just wants to enjoy a fun read. Whether you're a math whiz or a complete novice, this book has something for everyone.
Trust me, you won't be able to put it down once you start reading! A quick read too.
Overall, Math with Bad Drawings is a great book that's fun for all ages.
If you're looking for a lighthearted approach to learning math, then this book is definitely worth checking out!
4.6/5
winglady's review
5.0
If you love math concepts, but want to skip the formulas, this book is a delight. Even if you hated math, this humorous look at how math touches a wide range of ideas will make you wish Ben Orlin had been your math teacher.
borumi's review against another edition
4.0
번역판으로 샀다가 안되겠다 싶어서 영문판으로 다시 샀다. 아쉬운건 전자책인데 뒤에 endnote에 hyperlink가 안되서 불편함. 수학과 세상에 대해 아주 유머러스하면서도 다소 철학적으로 다가가는 책.