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New York Times Reviews Storm World, Wants More "Thingamabobbercane"

Discover the quirky 'Thingamabobbercane' in this mixed review of 'Storm World' highlighting its well-researched content.

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The infamous "Thingamabobbercane" off the coast of Oregon last November.

I'm excited to say that my book is reviewed today in the Sunday Times Book Review, available online here. I think it would be fair to call the review itself lukewarm (not quite warm enough for storm formation, let's say). The reviewer, Lisa Margonelli of the New America Foundation, seemed to want a repeat of The Republican War on Science. Most of the Times review attempts to recap the book, but because we don't blanch from it at the Intersection, here is the paragraph of criticism:

Mooney has written a well-researched, nuanced book that suffers from poor organization and a lack of pizazz. This is a contrast with his previous book, "The Republican War on Science," in which he juggled extensive research and sharp arguments the way chefs at Benihana toss big knives -- with precision and a showman's wink ...

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