> The dialogues are a big part of why I originally struggled with the book: they are meandering and long, and they regularly outstay their welcome. I would dis

> The dialogues are a big part of why I originally struggled with the book: they are meandering and long, and they regularly outstay their welcome. I would disagree. I found the dialogues absolutely beautiful and a big part of what makes this book so enjoyable. I think it would be a mistake to treat this book as a textbook whose goal is to convey some material in the most efficient way.