I did enjoy the conversational style of this book and how the author anthropomorphizes trees to bring them closer to our understanding, while basking in the awe of their differences.

But I just didn't find the sentences flowed well, making it difficult to sustain attention and interest when reading on a crowded bus on my way to and from work.

This isn't to say that it isn't a worthy read, if you are into trees. There were many spots of illumination throughout. But still waiting for an author to do for trees what [b:Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel|22320456|Beyond Words What Animals Think and Feel|Carl Safina|https://d2arxad8u2l0g7.cloudfront.net/books/1415428650s/22320456.jpg|41714030] does for animals.