Review: A gem of a book
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 3, 2014
"In Search of the Hidden Garden" is an unusual science book packed with information that could also be considered a fable with the elements of a suspense novel.I found the book t be extremely engaging and gives you facts about many subjects while also keeping you interested in a plot. The plot is about a cypress pollen named Zeffirino. He leaves his paternal plant with the hopes of finding meaning. The journey he takes is filled with adventure and suspense, which kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. Ultimately, he finds a wondrous hidden garden that reveals many of the answers he was looking for. The author is a specialist in allergies, so it is clear he knows the subject of pollen well. The writing also has lots of interesting philosophical elements in it. The story made me think deeply about questions of life and existence and purpose.Whether you are young or old, if you are looking for a book packed with scientific knowledge, filled with philosophical questions, and brimming with a good story, then this book is definitely for you.