hsubu reviewed Song of the Cell by Siddhartha Mukherjee
A deep look into cell biology: The stories, people, patients and science
4 stars
This is a good book that skillfully encapsulates a vast sea of cell biology knowledge. This one is wonky compared to Siddhartha Mukherjee's previous books and deals with many more technicalities. I did not mind that. But those looking for a more easy-going book, like his previous ones, might be disappointed. The best thing about this book is that you get to see the story of cell biology, the people and patients involved, and the science, all in one logically unbroken chain of descriptions. Most patient stories or the author's personal stories, interwoven into various sections, fit well. A few looked out of place and forced to fit. But overall, I liked the book.
