Esquire Presents What It Feels Like…: The Show Me 5 Saturday Meme

So here is my Show Me 5 Saturday meme book description. The book I’m reviewing is: “Esquire Presents: What It Feels Like: To Walk on the Moon – To Be Gored by a Bull – To Survive an Avalanche – To Swallow Swords – To Go Over Niagara Falls in a Barrel – To Be Shot in the Head – To Win the Lottery” by A.J. Jacobs.

Now, here are the answers to each of the five questions…..

1.Title of the book I read this week

“Esquire Presents: What It Feels Like: To Walk on the Moon – To Be Gored by a Bull – To Survive an Avalanche – To Swallow Swords – To Go Over Niagara Falls in a Barrel – To Be Shot in the Head – To Win the Lottery” by by A.J. Jacobs.

2. Words to describe the book

In short, Adventurous Experiences Explored

3. Setting and characters I met in the book

3.1 The Setting:

The book takes readers on a captivating journey to various extraordinary and extreme locations worldwide, including the moon, the bullfighting arena, snow-capped mountains, daring circus acts, Niagara Falls, and moments of unexpected luck and tragedy. In truth, Each setting is vividly described, transporting readers to experience these unique and often dangerous environments.

3.2 Characters:

While the book is not centered around specific recurring characters, it features a diverse cast of real-life individuals who have experienced the events mentioned in the title. These characters include astronauts who walked on the moon, bullfighters who faced the fury of charging bulls, survivors of life-threatening avalanches, courageous sword swallowers, barrel adventurers, individuals who miraculously survived being shot in the head, and lucky lottery winners. Their personal accounts and reflections bring depth and authenticity to the captivating tales, making readers empathize with the emotions and sensations they felt during their extraordinary experiences.

4. Things I liked or disliked about the book

4.1 Liked

One aspect that stood out to me in the book is the wide range of experiences it covers. The stories encompass walking on the moon, surviving life-threatening situations, and other extraordinary events, providing a thrilling and unique perspective. The detailed descriptions of each setting and the emotions felt by the individuals involved allowed me to fully immerse myself in the narratives . I think this created a captivating and engrossing read for me.

4.2 Disliked

However, there were moments in the book that left me feeling unsettled and distressed. Particularly when it delved into life-threatening situations and presented graphic descriptions. The broad spectrum of extreme events covered may appeal to some readers. For me, it occasionally made the book feel disjointed, lacking a cohesive flow. Moreover, while the individual accounts were interesting, I would have preferred a more in-depth exploration of a few central characters. I think this would provide a deeper connection to their experiences rather than brief encounters with multiple individuals.

4.3 Overall

Overall, the “Esquire Presents: What It Feels Like” caters to those seeking diverse and thrilling perspectives on the human experience, but it may not be the best fit for readers sensitive to graphic or intense content. Nevertheless, I found the book enjoyable and thought-provoking.

5. Stars or less rating

I give : “Esquire Presents: What It Feels Like: To Walk on the Moon – To Be Gored by a Bull – To Survive an Avalanche – To Swallow Swords – To Go Over Niagara Falls in a Barrel – To Be Shot in the Head – To Win the Lottery” by A.J. Jacobs

Four stars * * * *

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