Plot Summary

Door to Door

Edward Humes
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Door to Door

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1996

Book Brief

Edward Humes

Door to Door

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1996
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

America • 2010s

Publication Year

1996

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Door to Door by Edward Humes delves into the logistics, challenges, and impact of transportation, revealing the intricacies behind our daily commutes and product deliveries and suggesting that a new mobility revolution is reshaping car culture, transforming cities, jobs, and the environment. The book examines the evolution of transportation, the consequences of our car dependency, and the potential future of driverless vehicles.

Informative

Challenging

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.0

1,087 ratings

68%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Edward Humes’ Door to Door provides an engaging look into the logistics that underpin our modern world. Reviewers praise Humes' clear writing and thorough research, though some feel the narrative occasionally drags. Overall, it is celebrated for shedding light on the complex systems that facilitate global trade, making it a compelling read for those interested in infrastructure and commerce.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Door to Door?

Readers who appreciate Edward Humes' Door to Door are typically interested in logistics, supply chains, and how everyday products reach consumers. Comparable to those who enjoyed The Box by Marc Levinson or The World Is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman, this book appeals to fans of investigative non-fiction exploring modern commerce’s complexities.

4.0

1,087 ratings

68%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

America • 2010s

Publication Year

1996

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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