Books: Underlands (Robert Macfarlane)

[cybermule]

I really enjoyed this book - Macfarlane's last couple of books have been good, but not as enjoyable as the first few. They seemed to lack the breadth and depth and philosophy. Whereas this deep time foray into the earth beneath is (literally) deep and often downright eerie. I was enamoured early on as the first chapter covers the limestone caves beneath the Mendips, but other chapters explored underground rivers, glaciers, and toxic waste storage plants, all with thoughtfulness and interest.

Borrowed it from the library, will probably get my own copy when it comes out in paperback.

Comments

[inulro]

I actually liked this the most of all of his books I've read, but I think it was the subject matter. I preordered it and it pitched up on my Kindle before we went on holiday, and I'd forgotten I'd also downloaded Underground by Will Hunt, which covers some similar territory but is a completely different book - also highly recommended.

[cybermule]

There's also an Underlands by Ted Niell (?) which I found very enjoyable.