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Gödel, Escher, Bach: an Eternal Golden Braid
by Douglas R. Hofstadter
Good at times, but gets a little wearisome, especially near the end when you've just about had enough of Hofstadter waxing on and on about the deep connections he has wrought for you by explaining in great detail all of his ingenious, subtle, self-referential nuggets which he is obviously very proud of.
As others have said, the book feels a bit bloated - it could lose at least a hundred pages or so.
In terms of content, the sheer breadth of topics keeps the book interesting. And for all of his humble-bombast the writing is engaging (especially given the length). If you liked receiving a liberal arts education, you'll probably be raving about this book by the end. Overall my interest, like the book's focus, teetered and tottered.
As others have said, the book feels a bit bloated - it could lose at least a hundred pages or so.
In terms of content, the sheer breadth of topics keeps the book interesting. And for all of his humble-bombast the writing is engaging (especially given the length). If you liked receiving a liberal arts education, you'll probably be raving about this book by the end. Overall my interest, like the book's focus, teetered and tottered.