A review by troystory
Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts by Christopher de Hamel

5.0

What a delight this book is! Seriously, I highly recommend it - not a single moment of your time will be wasted. It is written in such an engaging, flowing way, and it pulls you right into the story. It's hard not to feel like you're in the room, looking at the same books, being told everything you're reading as you flip the pages. It is just absolutely amazing. It is actually making me consider pursuing a career in paleography. I fell in love with the manuscripts presented in each chapter, became invested in their histories and in the mysteries de Hamel was trying to unravel. I don't think I even have the right words to say how much this book touched me, how it has completely altered my perception of medieval literature and manuscripts and everything that comes with it. I urge everyone to read this book. You won't be disappointed!