What inspired the decision to portray the two main characters through alternating perspectives?
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Measuring the World

Measuring the World
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What inspired the decision to portray the two main characters through alternating perspectives?
Did anyone else feel a mix of admiration and humor towards the scientists' eccentricities?
How accurately does the novel reflect the true historical figures and events?