Review of Grass

[JKO]

[i][Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Grass" by David Campbell Callender.][/i]

[rwc=id416453-125]3 out of 4 stars.[/rwc]Imagine a world without grass. It’s funny how something as crucial as grass often goes unnoticed and underappreciated by many people. [i]Grass[/i] by David Campbell Callender is a book that not only seeks to open the readers’ eyes to a new way of looking at grass but also helps them see the significance of the green color.



The author starts by defining what grass is while introducing the reader to the world of grass from its evolutionary history to its different forms. He then goes on to talk about the uses of these herbs in various subjects ranging from agriculture to medicine to cooking and construction. Additionally, the writer reveals the subject’s association with mythology, symbolism, and the arts as well as its importance to our wellbeing and so much more. At the ending pages, the author gives a set of instructions that should help the reader create an extravagant piece of grass art.



In terms of what I liked about this book, I must say that I was thrilled that this book opened my eyes to learn a few things about grass that I previously didn’t know. For example, I learned that bamboo was a type of grass that, when used for scaffolding, can withstand typhoon-force winds that would break steel scaffolding. I was also pleased to learn about a couple of myths relating to grass, especially the fairy rings in the Isle of Skye, where the fairy rings seen in the grass is believed to be the result of fairies dancing there during the night. I liked that the author left links to sites that more interested readers could visit for more information on the subjects that were explained. I think this is important not only for providing more information for engaged readers but also serves as a sort of comparison to test the credibility of the information that the author shared with the reader.



Also, I was happy to see the colorful illustrations that the author included throughout the book. Not only did they enhance my appreciation for the author’s message, but they also made me feel refreshed. However, I don’t want to believe that this book is the finished product, as I think some work still has to be done in terms of the organization of the message. I say this because there were pages that had larger fonts than others, and there were also pages in which the author wrote words in the form of vertical listings that only made sense when they were read as one continuous sentence. Also, I found that there were places that had missing pictures, which created unnecessary spaces between sentences.



In all, I found this book to be very informative and well-edited. The author employed clear and coherent English in his writing, and I found only one grammatical error throughout the text. I rate [i]Grass[/i] [b]3 out of 4 stars[/b]. I took off one point as a result of the reservations I have about the organization of the book. I think this is a book that everyone can read, but a more specific audience would be people that are interested in nature. I highly recommend this piece.

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[Sandre Lamar]

I loved how the plot unfolded and kept me guessing until the end.