Alchemy: The Surprising Power of Ideas That Don't Make Sense by Rory Sutherland

Alchemy: The Surprising Power of Ideas That Don't Make Sense

Rory Sutherland

384 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

nonfiction history science informative reflective slow-paced
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This book explores the history of the so-called Royal Art, from its mysterious beginnings in Egypt and China, through the Hellenistic world and the early years of Islam and into medieval Europe.

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Moods

informative: 90%

inspiring: 46%

funny: 36%

reflective: 36%

lighthearted: 28%

challenging: 6%

adventurous: 4%

hopeful: 4%

relaxing: 2%

mysterious: 1%


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13% of readers chose slow
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