![]() The maps also make you realize that there are limits to what science can explain. The maps and sub-texts do exactly what they are intended to do they help you understand how Spivet sees and feels about the world around him. Yet, surprisingly, I would not have removed any of the maps or sub-text. However, while a great concept, it is an eccentric flair that often makes for an arduous reading experience. Spivet is an aspiring cartographer who synthesizes the world through the maps that he creates. This is a great concept, considering T.S. Spivet, through his words and his science. The author has designed the book in a way that requires you to experience the world of his main character and narrator, T.S. The cover portrays the skeleton of a dinosaur, and the margins of the book contain all types of diagrams, maps and charts that you must read to fully comprehend the story. Spivet by Reif Larsen isn’t exactly a book that brings to mind toe-tapping, rollicking good fun. At first glance, The Selected Works of T.S. ![]()
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