When I first read this book, I really liked it. I think an interesting part of the book is the way in which Edwin Abbott makes us understand that the difficulties to imagine a 4-dimensional world for a human being are the same that a 2-dimensional being has when it tries to imagine a 3D world. Yes,
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When I first read this book, I really liked it. I think an interesting part of the book is the way in which Edwin Abbott makes us understand that the difficulties to imagine a 4-dimensional world for a human being are the same that a 2-dimensional being has when it tries to imagine a 3D world. Yes, it seems to be too controversial but, trust me, this book needs to be added to your shelves!
I've read this book because of the example of poverty and of the power of dreams the author, Roal Dahl, gives to the reader. During the story Charlie managed to enter into the Chocolate Factory of Willy Wonka, demonstrating that in life dreams still come true, even if you have no chance. At the end
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I've read this book because of the example of poverty and of the power of dreams the author, Roal Dahl, gives to the reader. During the story Charlie managed to enter into the Chocolate Factory of Willy Wonka, demonstrating that in life dreams still come true, even if you have no chance. At the end of the story, Charlie becomes the owner of the factory, chosen by Willy Wonka due to his human values, like humility.
Flatland
When I first read this book, I really liked it. I think an interesting part of the book is the way in which Edwin Abbott makes us understand that the difficulties to imagine a 4-dimensional world for a human being are the same that a 2-dimensional being has when it tries to imagine a 3D world. Yes, ... (continue)
When I first read this book, I really liked it. I think an interesting part of the book is the way in which Edwin Abbott makes us understand that the difficulties to imagine a 4-dimensional world for a human being are the same that a 2-dimensional being has when it tries to imagine a 3D world. Yes, it seems to be too controversial but, trust me, this book needs to be added to your shelves!
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Gift Book
I've read this book because of the example of poverty and of the power of dreams the author, Roal Dahl, gives to the reader. During the story Charlie managed to enter into the Chocolate Factory of Willy Wonka, demonstrating that in life dreams still come true, even if you have no chance. At the end ... (continue)
I've read this book because of the example of poverty and of the power of dreams the author, Roal Dahl, gives to the reader. During the story Charlie managed to enter into the Chocolate Factory of Willy Wonka, demonstrating that in life dreams still come true, even if you have no chance. At the end of the story, Charlie becomes the owner of the factory, chosen by Willy Wonka due to his human values, like humility.