博士と狂人―世界最高の辞書OEDの誕生秘話

The book intertwines the lives of the editor and the contributor with such depth. I wonder what research challenges the author faced to make their stories feel equally compelling.

The book presents mental illness in a historical context that can feel uncomfortable. I'm curious if readers felt it was handled thoughtfully or if it reinforced stereotypes.

The behind-the-scenes look at lexicography is fascinating, but I wonder what motivated the author to frame this as a story about obsession and tragedy rather than just history.