Pros: Just enough road trip story to let me finish the book. Cons: Not much else.
Fortunately, I picked up Driving Mr. Albert on sale for about 4 dollars; otherwise I would have been really annoyed. While Driving Mr. Albert is a nice enough book, it doesn't hold up to the promise it makes on the back cover. It's basically a very ...
Pros: Fascinating topics, excellent writing Cons: Not enough happened on the trip
Stories of travel intrigue me. I never knew how much this is so until a few years ago when I became a fan of Jack Kerouac. There is such a freedom in travel. The sun hitting the trees, the incredible green of the grass and pure blue of the sky. I...
Pros: Fine travel writing, great anecdotes Cons: Betrays its origins as a magazine piece
We live in a sci-fi world where you can be famous for just showing up. Fame has been so devalued that it's almost impossible to imagine what first defined the term celebrity. In 1879, a man was born in Germany who at the age of 26 would achieve ...
Pros: Strange but true premise, clear explanation of the Theory of Relativity Cons: None
I dare say that Driving Mr. Albert by Michael Paterniti is unlike anything else you have ever read. Part travelogue, part history, part physics lecture, it is a quirky and fascinating read.
Pros: Clear prose, fascinating characters, Einstein is described with careful understanding and affection Cons: Sometimes narrator gets a little too philisophical for his own good
Michael Paterniti is a journalist at heart. He writes his book like a quirky features article, trying to place some truth in the midst of actual events. He rarely overdramatizes or plays up the story for more than it could possibly be worth. He truly...
Pros: Some interesting elements; well-written Cons: Story didn't quite fit together
I've never seen the word "quirky" used so often in describing a book or movie before doing a little research on "Driving Mr. Albert." It's everywhere. Yet I must admit the description fits.
Pros: Seemingly interesting topic - novel, educational & an easy read. Cons: Unfortunately, the story the author was hoping for was never revealed.
I was very excited about reading this book because, from the summary on the back cover, it seemed to hit a balance between being educational and entertaining.
The author stumbled onto a great idea. He offered to drive the pathologist, whom...
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