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mckenzie_reads's review against another edition
informative
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
This book certainly opened my eyes to the world of sense amongst the animal kingdom, but I found it to be far too long and dense to hold my attention. At some point it became a slog to finish. But l, I will look at the world around me through a new perspective.
millbot's review against another edition
funny
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
5.0
Exhaustive research and reporting translated into extremely readable, engaging, and fascinating storytelling by always-excellent science writer Ed Yong. Have your mind (and your Umwelten) blown open over and over as you discover whole new worlds of perception and ability in the animal kingdom.
vishwesh's review against another edition
4.0
"An Immense World" by Ed Young is a captivating journey through the wonders of the natural world.
Through stunning illustrations and minimal text, Young invites readers to immerse themselves in the beauty and diversity of the planet.
Each page is a visual feast, bursting with vibrant colors and intricate details that ignite the imagination. From the depths of the ocean to the heights of the sky, "An Immense World" celebrates the awe-inspiring majesty of nature in all its forms.
Young's masterful artwork and poetic storytelling make this book a mesmerizing exploration for readers of all ages, reminding us of the boundless wonders that surround us every day.
Through stunning illustrations and minimal text, Young invites readers to immerse themselves in the beauty and diversity of the planet.
Each page is a visual feast, bursting with vibrant colors and intricate details that ignite the imagination. From the depths of the ocean to the heights of the sky, "An Immense World" celebrates the awe-inspiring majesty of nature in all its forms.
Young's masterful artwork and poetic storytelling make this book a mesmerizing exploration for readers of all ages, reminding us of the boundless wonders that surround us every day.
ellascube's review against another edition
4.75
Overall really informative book! The one thing that I feel could have improved my understanding of some of the topics was adding more diagrams.
sliippr's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
Fascinating and expertly narrated. Must read for my physicist friends!
laurareads87's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
5.0
I could not more enthusiastically give a book five stars. Ed Yong's An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us is meticulously well researched, well written, thoughtful, utterly fascinating, and includes both moments of humour - being punched by a mantis shrimp! - and, of course, tragedy. It is a text that is world-opening: while we cannot truly know what it is like to be any other species, Yong's exploration of how my other-than-human neighbours navigate, communicate, and express their curiosity has deepened and enriched my own experience of my surroundings. Even better? After concluding reading, I've begun thinking about how I can be a better neighbour by mitigating the light pollution emitted by my home. I am immensely grateful for this book and anticipate gifting it to others.
Content warnings: animal cruelty (including animal experimentation), animal death
Content warnings: animal cruelty (including animal experimentation), animal death
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Animal death