this was such a fun read. it's bryson at his best and most self-deprecating. i always enjoy his writing style and the ways he weaves history and science into his own personal narrative. he knows his stuff, and his research is extensive - so when i read him, i feel like i'm learning (and enjoying it) in spite of myself. i'd give this book a 4/5. i found myself yearning for a little more of the redeeming human story that lingered in the shadows - more characters and development - but i realize that may have been part of his artistic choice as he tried to paint the overwhelming and neverending scenery around him.
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