Official Review: Of Zots and Xoodles

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Re: Official Review: Of Zots and Xoodles

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I don't think i can make sense out of this book at all. Too bad about the unclear passages. Thanks for sharing
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This review's description reminds me of 'dance your PhD'. Having a toddler and getting acquainted with Seuss Drew me to those comparisons. Looking forward to read it.
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It is obvious that the author wrote the book for the sake of writing, the equivalent of those who speak because they like to hear their voices. But it is not a bad thing in this case. More of a challenge. The few who like sci-fi and poetry and fiddling with the language will like it. I might fit into that category.
Great review of an out of the ordinary book!
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I love challenges and this book seems like one that can give me an opportunity to challenge my mind. It sounds too imaginative in a good way. I am curious and looking forward to coming across the whole book.
Your review is great and very professional.
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Thanks for your review, but I will have a hard time enjoying a book if I have to spend half my reading time trying to figure out the meaning of a sentence.
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Sounds like the author has a great imagination. It's a shame that the book has a confusing structure. I feel like it had a good potential. Thank you for your review.
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This sounds fun to read. I like the fun language similar to Dr. Seuss. At times, it seems it gets confusing but I like the depth of the writing.
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I think I might grow weary of the confusing syntax, but I appreciate your interesting review.
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I had to read this review more than one time to understand it. I'm not a scientific minded person, and think this book would go over my head. The reviewer gave great examples and really made the book sound interesting and fun to read!
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This takes a scientific look about the work of the universe and follows a man who creates a new universe.Understanding the book is complex.
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It sounds more like an experience than just a read; sounds fascinating and I definitely want to give this book a read, what an interesting mix of science and children's literature. A lot of interesting ideas discussed and you really build the idea of a very unique world
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I loved this fun, absurdist book. I likened it to something a collaboration between Douglas Adams and Dr. Seuss might turn out like.
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This seems extremely fascinating. I feel compelled to read it. This is going on my list of books to read.
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desantismt_17 wrote: 22 Jun 2018, 11:05 those who struggle to think scientifically may find this difficult. Even so, give it a try. It surprised me. It might surprise you, too.
Well said. I was pleasantly surprised by this book. This is easily one of my top three books this year - I had fun reading it. I hope those on the fence about this book will give it a shot. Thank you for your review.
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I’m not sure that something like this is for me. I can get lost while reading very easily, needing to reread a bunch, so I don’t think this would work for me. Sometimes less is more. Great review though!
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