From 507336e82a320d50efd5ec55e640b1a0c650694a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Josh Cook Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2024 06:31:44 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] feat: book review for "The Control of Nature" --- content/hobbies/reading/reviews/2024.md | 17 ++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/content/hobbies/reading/reviews/2024.md b/content/hobbies/reading/reviews/2024.md index 56fa1da..f3bd860 100644 --- a/content/hobbies/reading/reviews/2024.md +++ b/content/hobbies/reading/reviews/2024.md @@ -328,7 +328,7 @@ Overall, I think the book delivered on what it promised, serving as a poignant r ## *The House of Medici* -**Thomas Gryta & Ted Mann**
+**Christopher Hibbert**
Rating: 4.0 / 5 *The House of Medici* offers a captivating exploration of one of history's most influential families at the pinnacle of their power in Florence. @@ -338,3 +338,18 @@ This book not only delves deep into the family's rule over Florence but also ser {{< alert "circle-info" >}} **Tip:** I printed out two Medici family trees (double-sided so on one sheet) and kept that in the book as a useful reference. {{< /alert >}} + + + +## *The Control of Nature* + +**John McPhee**
+Rating: 4.5 / 5 + +John McPhee's *The Control of Nature* is a masterful exploration of humanity's relentless struggle against the formidable forces of nature. +This compelling work presents three vividly detailed vignettes, each chronicling a different battle between human ingenuity and geological might. +McPhee's journalistic skill is evident with his ability to weave together a rich tapestry of perspectives, balancing the voices of everyday citizens living against these forces of nature alongside the insights of various experts dedicated to understanding and mitigating these geological threats. +This diverse range of viewpoints that McPhee was able to find is rather impressive, providing readers with a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of each situation. +The writing is, of course, in the classic John McPhee style: compelling and complex, but never feeling long-winded or unnecessarily verbose. +Each paragraph introduces a new facet of the story or a fresh perspective, giving as much or as little space as needed to faithfully present the idea. +I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys non-fiction essays or wants to understand any of the three topics they cover.