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sarsaparillo's review
3.0
An enjoyable book aimed at the curious layman. Hanson's style is anecdotal and funny, using his own experiences in his family garden as a recurring theme to kick-off and conclude topics. These range from the biological to the historical, and seeds are of course a rich source of both nutrients and factoids so there isn't a tedious moment in the book.
medea_jade's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
This was an absolutely fascinating book filled with anecdotes and wonderful persona stories and experiences. Despite being a horticulturalist I still found myself amazed by so much of what I learned. How little we think of seeds and yet how essential they are to every single aspect of our lives. Highly recommend.
spinnerroweok's review
3.0
Hmmm...it wasn't a bad book. It mostly talked about things I already knew or would probably conclude on my own if had thought about it. For example, the fact that an Almond Joy consists if 5 kinds of nuts was the most interesting thing I found here. Good book, but not ground shaking for me. Maybe for someone else.
hakkun1's review
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.0
This book is fine, if a little light and discursive. Not much of a thesis except, “Seeds! They sure are neat. “ Author also had a tendency to bring up historical/political topics, namely around colonialism (full chapters on coffee and cotton), that I felt he wasn’t really interested in engaging with fully, leaving their discussions feel somewhat hollow. He also uses his personal experiences as a touch point throughout, so expect a lot of anecdotes and allusions to his home life and toddler, however that hits you.