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40 WeeksDiscover the captivating journey of pregnancy with **40 Weeks** by Anna Blix, a unique blend of humor and science that takes you through the fascinating parallels between human development and the reproductive strategies of the animal kingdom. This enlightening trade paperback reveals what it's like to grow a human baby over 40 weeks, capturing both the struggle and beauty of motherhood. In **40 Weeks**, Blix unveils how the intimate relationship
Discover the captivating journey of pregnancy with **40 Weeks** by Anna Blix, a unique blend of humor and science that takes you through the fascinating parallels between human development and the reproductive strategies of the animal kingdom. This enlightening trade paperback reveals what it's like to grow a human baby over 40 weeks, capturing both the struggle and beauty of motherhood.In **40 Weeks**, Blix unveils how the intimate relationship between a growing fetus and a pregnant woman resembles a host-parasite dynamic—one entity takes while the other gives selflessly. But how do other species manage this intricate process? From the remarkable **Komodo dragon**, which can reproduce parthenogenetically without a male, to the astonishing **Surinam toad**, living babies nestled in skin craters until they're ready to emerge, the animal kingdom presents a plethora of stunning alternatives to the human experience.
This book, translated from Norwegian by Nicola Smalley, stands out as an essential read for expectant mothers, biology enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the wonders of reproduction. **40 Weeks** combines scientific insight with personal anecdotes, ensuring that readers will find comfort in the evolutionary journey of pregnancy. The witty commentary on our reproductive quirks makes it not just informative but also entertaining. Join Anna Blix on this delightful pregnancy journey—it's a reminder that it could always be worse, just ask the hyena! Embrace the adventure and discover the strange, beautiful ways life continues in the animal world.
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★★★★★ 5
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Format: Kindle
This is such an amazing book that I first read on my kindle but after I knew I had to get a physical copy this book was too good not to own
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Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Great book, but wanted a different ending
Format: Kindle
SPOILERS!!
This book really pulled me in. It was a fantastic book and well written however I do wish for a different ending. I wanted to see Julian and Jodi end up together…… ugh
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Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Engaging story with beautiful art
Of all the Manga Classics artists, SunNeko Lee is by far my favorite. Her work perfectly accompanies Hawthorne's words, which have been expertly adapted to Manga by Crystal Chan. As an added bonus, there are a couple well timed moments of levity/humor in the artwork to go along with this otherwise somber story. I finished this book in three days because I couldn't put it down - an adaptation worth viewing for manga and novel enthusiasts alike.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2019
★★★★★ 5
Awesome introduction of classics to elementary children
We borrowed a bunch of Manga Classics from the library and The Scarlet Letter and Les Mis were my Grade 2 daughter's favorites. I read the books with them to discuss the faith and character issues. Included in the back are the artist and the writer's explanation on how they break down the novel into a manga format and translated the original ideas into drawings. What I love from these Manga Classics is that they didn't rewrite the content but pulled actual passages from the original text and added minor changes to make the storyline flow.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2018
★★★★★ 5
Awesome!
Format: Hardcover
The manga classics have helped my 12 year old daughter get into and understand the classics. Beautiful and cute manga illustrations!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2021