M. V. Smith

Wonderful introduction to biogeography

Revisado: 08-07-15

If you could sum up The Monkey's Voyage in three words, what would they be?

Historical scientific adventure.

What other book might you compare The Monkey's Voyage to and why?

Ghosts of Gondwana, another book on biogeography. Ghosts of Gondwana focuses on New Zealand, and is very well written, but not so fun to read or engaging. The Monkey's Voyage doesn't go into such great and specific depth, instead giving an overview and history of the science of biogeography.

Which character – as performed by Jonathan Todd Ross – was your favorite?

Dr. Kary Mullis. I never realised he was such a laugh.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes! I couldn't, but I would have. But also it was good to savour it and spread it over several sessions.

Any additional comments?

Jonathan Todd Ross is American, but his accent is very easy on the ears, with excellent intonation. He slips up occasionally - eg. the "Olgigocene" drowning - but the slip ups are very infrequent considering his having to pronounce some very technical words. For some reason, the slip ups made listening even more enjoyable - they gave it character. This is an incredibly well-written book and I think anyone would find it enjoyable. Biogeography is the science of why things are where they are, and it has a fascinating history that has been told in such dull ways in the past. This book is so refreshing and enjoyable that I couldn't recommend it enough and I was sad when it finished.

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