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Alex's Adventures in Numberland: Dispatches from the Wonderful World of Mathematics by Alex Bellos
5.0
When I decided to read this book, written by Alex Bellos, whom I didn’t know spent a few years working in my home country and city as a foreign correspondent, I was not expecting to find such an excellent read.
I have never been a big fan of mathematics. To be perfectly honest, Maths was not my favourite subject at school. However, as the kind of person who possesses a very curious mind, I decided to investigate. What in heaven a book about the history of mathematics could offer in terms of knowledge to somebody who is not really mathematically minded? Would it make me like the subject a bit more? Would it enhance my understanding of Maths? The book delivered much more than a “yes” to all of the previous questions.
Alex’s style of writing is fascinating and keeps you engaged throughout the whole experience of reading his book. Get ready to embark in a fantastic adventure in a world where Maths is extremely interesting, fun and exciting! I enjoyed every page and finished reading the book with a “wow” sort of feeling.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys learning and acquiring knowledge about the world around them. This is not just a book about Maths! It’s a lesson in philosophy, religion, history and nearly everything else in between. A masterpiece!
I have never been a big fan of mathematics. To be perfectly honest, Maths was not my favourite subject at school. However, as the kind of person who possesses a very curious mind, I decided to investigate. What in heaven a book about the history of mathematics could offer in terms of knowledge to somebody who is not really mathematically minded? Would it make me like the subject a bit more? Would it enhance my understanding of Maths? The book delivered much more than a “yes” to all of the previous questions.
Alex’s style of writing is fascinating and keeps you engaged throughout the whole experience of reading his book. Get ready to embark in a fantastic adventure in a world where Maths is extremely interesting, fun and exciting! I enjoyed every page and finished reading the book with a “wow” sort of feeling.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys learning and acquiring knowledge about the world around them. This is not just a book about Maths! It’s a lesson in philosophy, religion, history and nearly everything else in between. A masterpiece!