Matt Inman
The book does a great job of explaining what is in our foods these days. The author breaks down why they put these things in our foods and explains how to live a better life through the foods we eat.
The book does a great job of explaining what is in our foods these days. The author breaks down why they put these things in our foods and explains how to live a better life through the foods we eat.
It was a good second book in the series. Picking up right where the other left off and continuing the adventures in this future world. It continued the story nicely, brought some light on new characters, and introduced us to the “bad” guys and the main quest for the “good”.
It was a good second book in the series. Picking up right where the other left off and continuing the adventures in this future world. It continued the story nicely, brought some light on new characters, and introduced us to the “bad” guys and the main quest for the “good”.
It's been a while since I read the first three book, so there was some mind gymnastics I had to do to recall the story so far. But once I made it through all that it was an entertaining read. It wasn't my favorite book in the series, but still fun.
It's been a while since I read the first three book, so there was some mind gymnastics I had to do to recall the story so far. But once I made it through all that it was an entertaining read. It wasn't my favorite book in the series, but still fun.
I really enjoyed this book. The idea of pocket neighborhoods has always interested me, and Ross Chapin does a great job showing what they can look and feel like. The photos and examples are excellent and bring the concepts to life.
The book can feel a little scattered at times when it talks about the history, but the overall message and visuals more than make up for it. It left me inspired to think more about how small communities can be designed to bring people closer together.
I really enjoyed this book. The idea of pocket neighborhoods has always interested me, and Ross Chapin does a great job showing what they can look and feel like. The photos and examples are excellent and bring the concepts to life.
The book can feel a little scattered at times when it talks about the history, but the overall message and visuals more than make up for it. It left me inspired to think more about how small communities can be designed to bring people closer together.
I couldn't finish Assistant to the Villain because the book just didn't work for me. The humor completely missed the mark, it felt forced and awkward rather than funny, and instead of enjoying it, I found myself cringing at the attempts. On top of that, the writing felt like it was aimed at a younger audience. I even started questioning whether it was meant for adults because it read more like a 7th-grade book trying to pass as something for older readers.
The characters didn't help, either. They were so one-dimensional that I couldn't connect with them. The main character, especially, felt flat and uninteresting, like there was no substance behind her actions or personality. To top it off, the narration didn't do the story any favors. Whether the narrator's delivery or the material itself, the result was grating and made the experience even harder to get through.
I know a lot of people will probably enjoy this book, but unfortunately, it just wasn't for me.
I couldn't finish Assistant to the Villain because the book just didn't work for me. The humor completely missed the mark, it felt forced and awkward rather than funny, and instead of enjoying it, I found myself cringing at the attempts. On top of that, the writing felt like it was aimed at a younger audience. I even started questioning whether it was meant for adults because it read more like a 7th-grade book trying to pass as something for older readers.
The characters didn't help, either. They were so one-dimensional that I couldn't connect with them. The main character, especially, felt flat and uninteresting, like there was no substance behind her actions or personality. To top it off, the narration didn't do the story any favors. Whether the narrator's delivery or the material itself, the result was grating and made the experience even harder to get through.
I know a lot of people will probably enjoy this book, but unfortunately, it just wasn't for me.
I couldn't finish Assistant to the Villain because the book just didn't work for me. The humor completely missed the mark—it felt forced and awkward rather than funny, and instead of enjoying it, I found myself cringing at the attempts. On top of that, the writing felt like it was aimed at a younger audience. I even started questioning whether it was meant for adults because it read more like a 7th-grade book trying to pass as something for older readers.
The characters didn't help, either. They were so one-dimensional that I couldn't connect with them. The main character, especially, felt flat and uninteresting, like there was no substance behind her actions or personality. To top it off, the narration didn't do the story any favors. Whether the narrator's delivery or the material itself, the result was grating and made the experience even harder to get through.
I know a lot of people will probably enjoy this book, but unfortunately, it just wasn't for me.
I couldn't finish Assistant to the Villain because the book just didn't work for me. The humor completely missed the mark—it felt forced and awkward rather than funny, and instead of enjoying it, I found myself cringing at the attempts. On top of that, the writing felt like it was aimed at a younger audience. I even started questioning whether it was meant for adults because it read more like a 7th-grade book trying to pass as something for older readers.
The characters didn't help, either. They were so one-dimensional that I couldn't connect with them. The main character, especially, felt flat and uninteresting, like there was no substance behind her actions or personality. To top it off, the narration didn't do the story any favors. Whether the narrator's delivery or the material itself, the result was grating and made the experience even harder to get through.
I know a lot of people will probably enjoy this book, but unfortunately, it just wasn't for me.
