Rohan has been one of the finest comics who conveys things as it is. The conservation and nature issues are such that it requires a lot of pessimism bRohan has been one of the finest comics who conveys things as it is. The conservation and nature issues are such that it requires a lot of pessimism but a little optimism too. And I find the comics perfectly aligned to this balance. I love going through his works and would continue to do so....more
After a long period of time I have finished a book in one stretch. The book is highly readable and is very immersive too. I find it admirable that theAfter a long period of time I have finished a book in one stretch. The book is highly readable and is very immersive too. I find it admirable that the authors chose graphic novel format to convey some of the most profound ideas and logical underpinnings of mathematics. The greatest advantage this book presents is the accessibility of the content. It helps common people who might not be well versed with foundational mathematics to atleast have a peak into that world. I also liked the psychological interplay of various personalities in the book. Some of them are indeed respected philosophers and mathematicians of all time. The content manages to bring out the human side of the story through interactions. Although some literary liberty has been taken to give depth to the story but it isnt completely masking the reality. The authors have tried to build the story through the eyes of Bertrand Russell and his foundational quest in mathematics.
The parallel track of authors discussing these grand ideas also makes it more interesting. The authors have very well stated that it's by no means a serious maths/science/philosophy book. The fundamental focus is on the narrative and the development of logic. Through this they also go on to discuss the political and social condition of the times the personalities lived in. The book starts with the profound conviction that all the great problems are solvable rests on the principle that the world is totally understandable by reason. That if a question can be rigorously stated, it can be logically answered. But probably towards the journey and the epic search for truth one realizes that this might not necessarily be true always....more
This is such a witty, funny and informative piece of literature. I mean Rohan beautifully uses the satire and humor to convey some of the hard hittingThis is such a witty, funny and informative piece of literature. I mean Rohan beautifully uses the satire and humor to convey some of the hard hitting realities of wildlife and conservation. It's a great package of information which can be conveyed very easily because comic strips are very accessible. I truly enjoyed every chapter and being a curious bird watcher the chapter on birds was ofcourse my favorite....more
The target audience for this book is ofcourse children but I can safely tell that this is insightful for adults too. The comic format has this abilityThe target audience for this book is ofcourse children but I can safely tell that this is insightful for adults too. The comic format has this ability of simplifying larger messages and along the way bust some myths associated with snakes....more
Well simplicity is the greatest sophistication and this work is testimony of that. With the emerging trend of ticking the birds off the list,somewhereWell simplicity is the greatest sophistication and this work is testimony of that. With the emerging trend of ticking the birds off the list,somewhere the beautiful and incredible world of bird behaviour takes a toll. This book nudges people to watch more of the behaviour. This book has insights for everybody whether a beginner or a pro....more
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