A review by dawnli
Is Math Real?: How Simple Questions Lead Us to Mathematics' Deepest Truths by Eugenia Cheng

challenging informative inspiring medium-paced

3.75

a good introduction to mathematical reasoning that covers many topics and gives the reader a taste of what it's like to do abstract math. eugenia is sympathetic to the everyday person's perception of abstract mathematics and provides playful glimpses into academic math that inspires further reading.

i also believe that coming into this as someone who already holds a background in abstract mathematics greatly enhanced my reading experience, and i am unsure if someone with no mathematical training would agree. i am interested to recommend this book to my non mathematical friends to see what they think!