ACTUAL BOOK

This is one of the odder books that I’ve come across.  Logicomix is a graphic novel that centers on the life and works of Bertrand Russell, one of the greatest logisticians who ever lived.  I was hoping that it would be a great introduction to Russell’s work, and the result is a mixed bag.  I found the story to be interesting and I followed most of the logic and mathematics in the story, but I didn’t totally like the way in which the book switches back and forth between the story and the authors as they discuss their project. I enjoy the graphic novel format in general and the artwork and flow here is pretty good (except for the odd jumps back and forth).  All in all, it’s an interesting idea and worth picking this book up at the library if it’s a topic you’re interested in, but I can’t recommend going out and buying it.  I wanted to like it more than I did, but I wound up disappointed.