A review by caseyreneelopez
Figuring by Maria Popova

challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

Maria Popova’s Figuring is a monumental piece of literary art. The language is beautiful, poetic, and lyrical. The coverage and composition are inspiring in revealing the true interconnectedness of people and ideas. Its sheer scope is something of wonder and awe. The expertly crafted interwoven narratives that she presents are nothing short of remarkable. I learned more about people of genius, who have unfairly been sidelined by consensus historians, than in entire courses I’ve taken. Popova's exactitude in this book deftly blends history, memoir, art, science, and literature into an otherworldly experience that traverses five centuries. I cannot recommend this book enough. Its content changed me. I am filled with a strong desire to learn more about the people and ideas in its pages.