A review by shantastic_reads
The Language of Butterflies: How Thieves, Hoarders, Scientists, and Other Obsessives Unlocked the Secrets of the World's Favorite Insect by Wendy Williams

4.0

Listened to the audiobook and enjoyed it. Easily digestible science and natural history concerning Lepidoptera. The tone and word choice could be a little, I don't know, cheesy or saccharine at times, but it was engaging and never dry... a bit like listening to a podcast. I learned all kinds of things on my daily commute, from the fascinating biological features of butterflies and moths, various efforts at conservation, to the unexpected stories of scientists and enthusiasts who over the centuries studied and collected these insects. I was especially intrigued by Maria Sibylla Merian and the remarkable discoveries and contributions she made despite living in an era when women were discouraged from intellectual and scientific pursuits. I had never heard of her before but am now inspired to do some research. Nature lovers who are looking for a light dive into some natural history will enjoy this book.