This is a collection of essays, articles, and book reviews written by Koestler between 1968 and 1973. He has an interesting way of looking at interesting things, which include science, art, philosophy, political issues, history, and the human condition. The variety in subject matter made this an easy book to pick up and read, and not get tired of. It could be read right the way through, or in parts, or dipped into. ( )