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4.27 AVERAGE
4.27 AVERAGE
I must say this was one of the easiest-to-read books about mathematics I have encountered. It told a story that stayed interesting from beginning to end, and it didn't get bogged down in calculus or even more rarefied areas of mathematics. And I especially appreciated how the proofs for various propositions were included in a series of appendices instead of interrupting the text.
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medium-paced
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
informative
slow-paced
The main reason why the rating is low is because I was in a massive reading slump, and I did not read for a whole month, so i wasn’t really looking forward to this book (i just wanted to finish it and get it over with, meaning i did not cherish this read)
When I was reading this book, it took me a bit longer to get through because it was kind of boring.
The topic itself is very interesting and the first few chapters are quite interesting. However, me not enjoying it was a more personal issue because I stopped reading and I was not engaged with the book at all
When I was reading this book, it took me a bit longer to get through because it was kind of boring.
The topic itself is very interesting and the first few chapters are quite interesting. However, me not enjoying it was a more personal issue because I stopped reading and I was not engaged with the book at all
Outstanding book. It contains a beautifully executed blend of history and mathematics, coupled with top-notch storytelling. The mathematics is explained to the right level of detail to give the reader an idea of complexity involved without making it complex to read - that, for me, is the hallmark of a well-written popular science/math book. Top marks for narrating Andrew Wiles' personal saga, too - what a fascinating life to have lead!
informative
fast-paced
fast-paced
This book felt slow and boring. I may not have been the intended audience, but even as a pop-science maths book, it skims over many topics. I was hoping to learn a lot about the history, but only gives a shallow look that feels very repetitive.
challenging
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
The story of Fermat's problem is enthralling in itself, and it is quite well narrated by Simon though serious mathematics lovers will feel a tad disappointed for the absence of more rigor. Nonetheless, it is a beautiful journey which Simon navigates the reader through and anyone aching for a glimpse of the sharpest of minds in the world, their talks, their eccentrics and their infallible love for cold logical proof will love the book.