A review by mystifiedbulb22
A Book of Noises: Noes on the Auraculous by Caspar Henderson

adventurous informative fast-paced

3.0

I wanted to really enjoy this, but certain details nagged at me. I understand that the book offers a brief examination of different types of sound in the world (and beyond) but sometimes the conciseness of entries left something to be desired. For example, how can you write an entry on sounds owls produce and not discuss how they hoot? I want to know!! So badly!!!
I think this book also doesn't quite stick the landing regarding its eco-criticism. Yes, it is valuable to discuss the relationships between ecologies and sound, but it did feel clunky and forced on occasion.