The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics
by Norton Juster
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Author: Norton JusterBrand: Books
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2000-12-01
ISBN: 1587170663
Number of pages: 80
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Book Reviews of The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics
Book Review: "To the VECTOR belong the spoils"
Summary: 5 Stars
When I was a boy, I remember seeing an animated cartoon version of this book. I think they occasionally stuck it on after "Tom & Jerry" or "The Pink Panther". A few years ago, I found the book itself in the stores, so I bought it. If you are (like me) a math lover, you'll get the couple of math puns and jabs they use (such as the concluding "moral of the story" that I used for the title of this review, and the book's dedication). But you certainly don't need to be a math enthusiast to enjoy the book. You also don't have to be a little kid; in fact they use several "big words" that might need clarification from us "grown-ups".You've heard the story before: Quiet, boring ol' Dick is crazy over the beautiful, bubbly Jane. But Jane is going out with Otto (the tough, joke-cracking "party animal" guy). Dick persists, and eventually finds out what it will take to win Jane's heart while maintaining his dignity. Jane dumps obnoxious Otto, wondering what she ever saw in him, and hooks up with Dick. I suppose it's a classic romance archtype (maybe there's a thin line between "archtype" and "cliche", but I digress).
Anyway, Juster beautifully tells this story by casting the three personalities as a simple straight line, a colorful dot, and a loud scribble. Each page has fun artwork to illustrate the story, ranging from geometrically simple to geometrically complex.
It's not a life-changing story, but I find "The Dot and the Line" to be an aesthetically pleasing, short n' sweet book. I'm glad to see it being reprinted.
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