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flybyreader's review
4.0
Both enlightening and intriguing, I enjoyed reading this book on signs and symbols of the world. The spectrum is broad and comprehensive, it contains enough detail to ignite curiosity but not too much technicality that makes you want to kill yourself. A great balance of title and content.
I especially loved the chapters on chemistry and medicine; my favorite parts were language, writing and punctuation which are my special interests. I have learnt much of etymology, historical and archeological backgrounds of many symbols. The topics like witchcraft, alchemy and paganist symbols were bewitchingly interesting and informative. I found some parts unnecessary though, such as digital, manufacturing and shipping, either known too well by everyone or of no interest to most people. However overall a good quality, well-researched, informative and interesting book that is well worth your time.
(I received a copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.)
I especially loved the chapters on chemistry and medicine; my favorite parts were language, writing and punctuation which are my special interests. I have learnt much of etymology, historical and archeological backgrounds of many symbols. The topics like witchcraft, alchemy and paganist symbols were bewitchingly interesting and informative. I found some parts unnecessary though, such as digital, manufacturing and shipping, either known too well by everyone or of no interest to most people. However overall a good quality, well-researched, informative and interesting book that is well worth your time.
(I received a copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.)
annarella's review
5.0
An informative and interesting book full of lovely illustrations and facts.
I learned a lot and I loved it.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC.
I learned a lot and I loved it.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC.
bookish_4life's review
4.0
I got a copy of this book through NetGalley. All opinions are my own
This was a very interesting book, I love reading non-fiction books like this one because they go into detail about things like signs and symbols that maybe I don't know or haven't heard about before. That's what really caught my attention when requesting this ARC in Netgalley. Signs and Symbols of the World does a very thorough examination on different symbols that are present from religion, to language, technology, etc. I really liked the variety of topics it explained and the easiness of the explanation. Very interesting.
This was a very interesting book, I love reading non-fiction books like this one because they go into detail about things like signs and symbols that maybe I don't know or haven't heard about before. That's what really caught my attention when requesting this ARC in Netgalley. Signs and Symbols of the World does a very thorough examination on different symbols that are present from religion, to language, technology, etc. I really liked the variety of topics it explained and the easiness of the explanation. Very interesting.
ghostie_reads's review against another edition
5.0
Putting Signs and Symbols of the World together seems like such a monumental task. When I was reading through it, I couldn't believe how many different symbols there were! Yes, the subtitle says over 1001 signs, but that's not something you can compute until you actually see it.
McElroy does an excellent job of providing enough context to explain the symbol. This style also allows the reader to decide if they want to know more or not, at which point they could go research the symbol using the knowledge from this book.
I don't have a particular interest in technological, manufacturing, or scientific symbols, but I definitely find them useful and think it would be beneficial to have on hand if the need ever arose. I loved the inclusion of symbols from different cultures (like the Chinese Zodiac), as I think that would allow readers of all ages (but specifically young readers) the chance to broaden their worldview.
I definitely recommend buying this book, especially for those who may be super curious about the different facets that make up the world and our society. I know I eagerly await its publication.
Overall rating: 5/5
Signs & Symbols of the World will be available for purchase on July 6th. Be sure to add it to your Goodreads shelf and see where it's available for purchase. Also, be sure to check out D. R. McElroy's website!
I was lucky enough to be able to read this Advanced Reader's Copy through my partnership with NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
McElroy does an excellent job of providing enough context to explain the symbol. This style also allows the reader to decide if they want to know more or not, at which point they could go research the symbol using the knowledge from this book.
I don't have a particular interest in technological, manufacturing, or scientific symbols, but I definitely find them useful and think it would be beneficial to have on hand if the need ever arose. I loved the inclusion of symbols from different cultures (like the Chinese Zodiac), as I think that would allow readers of all ages (but specifically young readers) the chance to broaden their worldview.
I definitely recommend buying this book, especially for those who may be super curious about the different facets that make up the world and our society. I know I eagerly await its publication.
Overall rating: 5/5
Signs & Symbols of the World will be available for purchase on July 6th. Be sure to add it to your Goodreads shelf and see where it's available for purchase. Also, be sure to check out D. R. McElroy's website!
I was lucky enough to be able to read this Advanced Reader's Copy through my partnership with NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
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