Reviews

A majority of the reviews, either critics or customers, were positive with other half of them giving the book over a three out of five stars. 


Critic Reviews:

“Andrew Blum plunges into the unseen but real ether of the Internet in a journey both compelling and profound….You will never open an email in quite the same way again.”
—Tom Vanderbilt, New York Times bestselling author of Traffic

“Clever, enterprising . . . Tubes uncovers an Internet that resembles nothing so much as a fantastic steam-punk version of itself.” (Boston Globe)

“Fascinating and unique. . . . [A] captivating behind-the-scenes tour of how (and where) the Internet works. . . . [Blum] has a gift for breathing life into his subjects.” (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))


Customer Reviews: 

-Tubes is a well researched and well written book. I had a very basic understanding of internet infrastructure before I read the book. Blum presents the material in a very concise way with useful analogies. You don't need a background in tech to appreciate the book and understand how the internet exists in physical and social realities. Highly recommended.- Anonymous


-This book opens up the world of Internet beginnings and it's infrastructure. It's truly a journey with exciting revelations around every corner.- Douglas Crocker III