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Although I have not finished the current chapter, I found the information that was presented intriguing. The author states the claim and provides evidence that the Agricultural revolution was not an improvement from the hunter and gather, and instead was a "luxury trap." This is interesting as the "revolution" aspect is often thought as immediate beneficial change, but it would take many centuries for that to occur.

When beginning this book I was partially expecting the typical wordy and esoteric language that is present in historical based writing; however, I was pleasantly surprised by its playful and direct language that engages the reader in its explanation of the origins of Homo Sapiens and their development throughout the ages.

As with my previous posts, I have talked about the unique language and syntax used, and the deep story elements that the author uses to tell a deeper message. Yet, a major aspect of this book that I truly appreciate the most is its ability to entice and immerse the reader into its story. It is able to maintain a story of complexity without losing the reader with too many details, and overall it is a creative story.

The development of the main character, Darrow, is another aspect I enjoy of the book. Often, when a fictional book develops a tragic story for its main character it usually feels synthetic, however, in the case of Darrow the author makes his development human. The pain he feels and how he process is complex, but not overly so. And the major events are perceived in a realistic and authentic manner.