Jim’s review of A Brief History of the World in 47 Borders: Surprising Stories Behind the Lines on Our Maps > Likes and Comments
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I have this on my TBR. Is it worth reading?
I'd suggest dipping in a few times (there's not a strong narrative arc to it) to see if his style suits you. It didn't suit me from cover to cover, but perhaps I would have found it more appealing in smaller doses. As for subjects he addresses, that too was hit-and-miss, but again, maybe just pick and choose. And of course your interests won't necessarily match mine!
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Mar 13, 2026 09:38AM
I have this on my TBR. Is it worth reading?
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I'd suggest dipping in a few times (there's not a strong narrative arc to it) to see if his style suits you. It didn't suit me from cover to cover, but perhaps I would have found it more appealing in smaller doses. As for subjects he addresses, that too was hit-and-miss, but again, maybe just pick and choose. And of course your interests won't necessarily match mine!
