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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
An engaging introduction to the ‘discovery’ of more than a man knew existed. Humanist, scientific, and expansive.
Nice graphics and colours. I liked learning more about the topic - a captivating graphic novel related to Darwin's work, mindset and travels.
informative
fast-paced
adventurous
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4 stars
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🧠 My thoughts
This was a very comprehensive book about Darwin and his journey through multiple continents on the Beagle. It made me want to read more books about Darwin or Darwin’s books because he seemed to be a very nice person. The artwork was pleasant to read and the details were gripping. I liked the fact that the authors included notes at the end so that the readers would know that they were reading an abridged version.
👍 What I like
- Nice artwork and gripping details
- The storytelling is easy to follow
👎 What I don't like
- Nothing significant, maybe the book should include more details because I’m curious to know more
Beautifully illustrated, this book takes the reader on a trip around the world with Charles Darwin. Darwin, a naturalist best known for the theory of evolution, travelled on The Beagle with Captain FitzRoy, suffering from very bad seasickness and exploring the fauna and flora of South America. This book takes us through the journey with Charles and the graphic tone it uses is beautiful.
I think it’s important that the authors and artists acknowledge that this book is not an exhaustive overview with precise details of Darwin’s travels. They set the reader up to gain an overall appreciation for the scope of what Darwin accomplished and some of the hallmarks of his studies. The art is divine and so evocative of lands barely touched by European conquers. Colonization and slavery do exist but the lush vegetation and undiscovered fossils and immense species are amazing. I appreciated the notes at the end- Darwin was staunch anti-slavery but also pro-civilization.
Fun, good art, decent story. "Romantic" as self-described. Worth a look, honestly! One thing it focuses on is Darwin's exploration of geological issues, not just speciation and biology and such. Anyway, a fun read.
dark
emotional
informative
A very nice telling of the story of Darwin's voyage on The Beagle. Beautifully illustrated in a way that makes good use of the comic form, the book provides a good balance of scientific, historical and human interest.
reflective
medium-paced