faster

yeah, the reviews were right about james gleick's faster, unfortunately. it's a fun book filled with a zillion peculiar facts, but the book lacks a coherent framework. it also lacks any closure. where does gleick think this obsession with going/being faster in society is leading is? why doesn't gleick look at anyone else's theories on where things are going with this?

it is a light, fluffy read, and not something i'd bother with unless i wanted a really easy nonfiction read while flying on a plane or travelling on a bus. if you want something chewier check out any of gleick's other remarkable books.

{October 06, 2003 10:04 PM}