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theduchess93's review against another edition
5.0
A fascinating look into the psychology, history, and folklore around cryptids and conspiracy theories. Definitely a must-read for anyone with an interest in anything unexplained, just as Ghostland is a must-read for anyone interested in the American paranormal.
mrdmccampbell's review against another edition
1.0
DNF 47%
Don’t feel bad keeping it as read since I already beat the GR challenge for the year.
Boring as hell.
Don’t feel bad keeping it as read since I already beat the GR challenge for the year.
Boring as hell.
plaidpladd's review against another edition
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
This was pretty interesting. It was cool to learn more about the history of UFO sightings and some different factors that aren't talked about much (Japanese weather balloon bombs during WWII for example). The only downside was it did feel a little unorganized at times.
johnbreeden's review against another edition
4.0
Very much an academic study, The Unidentified focuses on why aliens and cryptozoology have become a fascination in the modern world. The book works through several popular modern myths and conspiracy theories to break down why these stories maintain holding power and how their influence impacts and is impacted by modern scientific inquiry. Dickey is not a believer, but is willing to do the research into the psychology involved. Very interesting read.
coriandercake's review against another edition
3.0
I really liked the cryptid section but the alien section felt less well-researched and somewhat redundant in the argument he was making
monalisatacos's review against another edition
4.0
I love Dickey’s books for their ability to take the seemingly outlandish and ridiculous and make a belief in them understandable and relatable. In a world where the truth is so often challenged and conspiracies run rampant, Dickey offers insight into a world struggling with identity, a loss of meaning and mystery, and a need for stability.