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This was my favorite book of the last year simply because of its “huh” factor. As in, it had been years since I’ve read a book that made me say “huh, wow” or “huh, no kidding” or “huh, that’s amazing!” as many times as this book did.
The book was a gift to read because it made me look at the world with a fresh set of eyes (and other senses). A warning, though: the book is dense. It took weeks to read. If you’re looking for a light-hearted romp, this isn’t it. But if you do choose to dive in, you will come away with a new understanding that our world is larger and richer than humans can possibly perceive.
14 authors picked An Immense World as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.
'Wonderful, mind-broadening... a journey to alternative realities as extraordinary as any you'll find in science fiction' The Times, Book of the Week
'Magnificent' Guardian
Enter a new dimension - the world as it is truly perceived by other animals.
The Earth teems with sights and textures, sounds and vibrations, smells and tastes, electric and magnetic fields. But every animal is enclosed within its own unique sensory bubble, perceiving only a tiny sliver of an immense world. This book welcomes us into previously unfathomable dimensions - the world as it is truly perceived by other animals.
We encounter beetles that are…