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My main critiques of this book so far: blurry map of India, as it dampens my understanding of its story and people, and no Index to refer back to where foreign words first appear and are defined.
Otherwise, Neel Burton is funny and easy to follow along. He keeps the pace moving, providing a good chunk of quotes and comparisons, to the point that it makes sense there isn't a reference section at the back of the book.
— Sep 01, 2025 09:10AM
Otherwise, Neel Burton is funny and easy to follow along. He keeps the pace moving, providing a good chunk of quotes and comparisons, to the point that it makes sense there isn't a reference section at the back of the book.
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Meaningless
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This is nearly a complete a complete work of the ancient mythologies/religions. The most notable is the absence of Sikhism; lesser absences include Islamism, then Judaism, Christianity, and Zoroastrianism.
I'm okay with that, as I think he accomplished well what he intended, it's more so a note of curiosity for myself.
This is probably one of my favorite books I've read this year! :)
— Sep 03, 2025 12:32PM
I'm okay with that, as I think he accomplished well what he intended, it's more so a note of curiosity for myself.
This is probably one of my favorite books I've read this year! :)
Meaningless
is on page 148 of 268
My copy of the book is 236, not 268 pages long, but there was no other option in 'editions of the book' that best described my copy of it.
I am really enjoying/digging this book, even after all my criticisms.
I really like his writing, how he presents the information, and his use of humor that doesn't disappear from almost every chapter.
The chapter on Kama Sutra... I WAS NOT READY FOR IT!
P. 146 had me cry-laughing!
— Sep 02, 2025 12:54PM
I am really enjoying/digging this book, even after all my criticisms.
I really like his writing, how he presents the information, and his use of humor that doesn't disappear from almost every chapter.
The chapter on Kama Sutra... I WAS NOT READY FOR IT!
P. 146 had me cry-laughing!
Meaningless
is on page 130 of 268
I wonder if my reading apprehension would've been enhanced if I read the previous 3 books in his Ancient Wisdom series?
He's been pumping out tons of books since like the early 2000s for what seems to be a decent author career, which is great to see, but I wonder if his hasty rate of publication means that quantity has trumped quality?
This book is one his most recent, but glaringly lacks fundamental polish.
X_O
— Sep 02, 2025 09:12AM
He's been pumping out tons of books since like the early 2000s for what seems to be a decent author career, which is great to see, but I wonder if his hasty rate of publication means that quantity has trumped quality?
This book is one his most recent, but glaringly lacks fundamental polish.
X_O
Meaningless
is starting
I just can't with this book right now.
There is so many weirdly pronounced names and funny stories in intro section numbered by Roman numerals, it's flushed my brain of coherency.
BAMM! Here's a new funny name to twist your tongue.
BAMB! Here's a short story how the god, Vishnu, "hugged" an anti-god "hard" enough into submission.
This book is too much for me right now...
I just wish its images were more visible!!!
— Aug 30, 2025 06:20PM
There is so many weirdly pronounced names and funny stories in intro section numbered by Roman numerals, it's flushed my brain of coherency.
BAMM! Here's a new funny name to twist your tongue.
BAMB! Here's a short story how the god, Vishnu, "hugged" an anti-god "hard" enough into submission.
This book is too much for me right now...
I just wish its images were more visible!!!
