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The book isn't as accessible as I thought it would be. It is written in an academic style that sometimes feels a bit stilted, but Dawkins does have a knack for analogies that makes it interesting enough.
The only frustrating thing is Dawkins' pomoposity breaking through in certain places, which may alienate anyone not reading from his side of the fence. References to "primitive tribes", "civilized peoples" and the odd religion-bashing aren't going to win friends.
Still, it's only in certain areas, and Dawkins' passion for the subject comes through even more clearly. So it's entertaining and convincing and sprinkles the odd personal anecdote to make it relateable, but the Dawkins' ego does show a little too much.
The only frustrating thing is Dawkins' pomoposity breaking through in certain places, which may alienate anyone not reading from his side of the fence. References to "primitive tribes", "civilized peoples" and the odd religion-bashing aren't going to win friends.
Still, it's only in certain areas, and Dawkins' passion for the subject comes through even more clearly. So it's entertaining and convincing and sprinkles the odd personal anecdote to make it relateable, but the Dawkins' ego does show a little too much.