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I give this book 5 stars because it taught me several valuable lessons, neither of which I expected from the title.
Lesson One: Always, always, ALWAYS read at least the first few pages of a book if offered. If I had done so, I would have noticed that this book is almost entirely unintelligible.
It reads as if it were written in a foreign language and then converted to English using Google Translate.
From page one of the Introduction, this gem: “The get together of semiconductors and hardware, or solar powered cells is remembered for a photovoltaic module, usually known as a solar power board.”
Following closely is one of my favorite passages: “While picking a heap for the solar power system, it is vital to begin a low vitality segment before introducing extra sunlight-based modules to abstain from squandering resources.”
Now, I can tolerate “stylistic” differences – especially if they are entertaining - if there is still valuable information to be had. However, publishing outright inaccuracies is, to borrow from Churchill, an offense up with which I shall not put.
From the bottom of page 58: “There are 3 different types of batteries.”
Middle of page 95: “There are tons of different types of batteries…” - including my favorite, AGM, which the author clarifies means “(Annual General Meeting)”! This is after it is defined as “Absorbed Glass Mat” (p. 59) and “absorbent glass mat” (p. 83).
Still, I have to give props to the author. Like the little kid on Bourbon Street who took me for $1, he gets my grudging respect for taking me for $12.95.
Little Kid on Bourbons Street: “For $1, I can tell you where you got yo’ shoes!”
Me: <gives him $1>
Little Kid on Bourbon Street: “You got yo’ shoes on Bourbon Street!”
Well played, both of you.
I stated above that the book taught me two valuable lessons. The second one is the basis for my 5-star rating:
Lesson Two: Absolutely ANYONE can publish a book. This book is tangible, irrefutable, inspiring proof that we can all get paid for writing books even if they are not well-written, edited, accurate, or even internally consistent.
THAT is a lesson worth the price.
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Don't buy!
This is horribly written. The introduction was mostly "fluff" written by an activist. I could barely get through it.I went to the section on small houses (the reason I bought the book) and it was more of the same. Most of the book is of opinion scentences. With very little advice, or formulas, or charts on power consumption, all of which I was expecting.
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Mr. P. Connell
A bit disappointing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 29, 2021Matthew1471!
Really Needs Proofreading
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 27, 2020