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An amazingly intriguing view into the history of the weather forecast. Halford writes eloquently on the life of Robert FitzRoy and his storm warnings, creating an incredibly engaging retelling. A base of meteorological understanding will be necessary to fully indulge in this book, but any readers will find a compelling story in FitzRoy and the scientific discoveries from many other meteorologists in the mid to late 17th century. Halford also holds a high amount of respect for every scientist and theory presented in this book, which is clearly felt through the pages and brings in a feeling of awe. "Storm Warning" is a beautifully written biopic on Admiral FitzRoy and the development of modern meteorology and forecasting that is memorable and important for any weather enthusiast.
A deeply insightful book on a tragedy even less spoken of, this story leads to a intimate and horrifying retelling of the massacre at Sumgait. The characters established are very human, leading to an even more shocking end to this book. It left me with many more questions than answers, which is definitely the intended message from Shaginyan, and especially poignant in the recent world political climate. This is an emotional read for sure, but a necessary one at that.
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An interesting look into the behind the scenes of the weather forecast, and revealing (what would seem obvious) it is barely a well oiled machine. Some chapters felt much too short and some audiences with some of the most important characters in the meteorology scene were given barely a few pages, but I suppose its much more geared to general readers and less to people actually in the field, as I am
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It is a fantastic history of the weather forecast and storm warnings, focusing mostly on the foundational scientist Admiral Robert FitzRoy and his life closely tied to the seas and skies. The journey Halford takes us on through FitzRoy's life is gripping and fascinating, delving deeply into his studies and how the people and governments of the Western world reacted to his creations. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in meteorology and even extend out to anyone interested in the history of a system nearly every person uses every day. My appreciation for something as simple as checking the forecast only multiplied after this read, and learning about the humble beginnings of a country-wide storm warning system was beyond captivating. I cannot express how much I loved reading this and how fantastically it's written. 5/5 stars easily.
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Minor: Suicide