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3.66 AVERAGE
3.66 AVERAGE
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Thought this was very interesting and very thorough--I really love the concept and I learned some cool facts here. I think either the structure or the not-so relevant personal tidbits from the very Britishly humored author might have thrown me a bit, and I expected (maybe unfairly!) a little more legwork from the audiobook.
informative
fast-paced
For a non-fiction book, this is a fast read. Lots of little thought bubbles of lots of different noises, with a good sprinkle of of humour. The sounds of the cosmos was fascinating, but i was zoning out during the music theory sections. A frustrating bibliography though. Henderson structures the book around a scholar's categorisation, and then doesn't cite them in the reference list.
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lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
It's a series of vignettes about sound, with no overarching argument or narrative. I might have appreciated it more if I was a musician like the writer.
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medium-paced
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emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
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A rich exploration of noise and sound. It's wonderful to have your ears opened to noise, and to pay more attention. There's a lot here and I was overwhelmed at times. I also realised I know pretty much nothing about musical theory.
adventurous
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I wanted to really enjoy this, but certain details nagged at me. I understand that the book offers a brief examination of different types of sound in the world (and beyond) but sometimes the conciseness of entries left something to be desired. For example, how can you write an entry on sounds owls produce and not discuss how they hoot? I want to know!! So badly!!!
I think this book also doesn't quite stick the landing regarding its eco-criticism. Yes, it is valuable to discuss the relationships between ecologies and sound, but it did feel clunky and forced on occasion.
I think this book also doesn't quite stick the landing regarding its eco-criticism. Yes, it is valuable to discuss the relationships between ecologies and sound, but it did feel clunky and forced on occasion.
informative
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced