Carroll's prose is boring and soporific. He oftentimes contradicts himself. In his writing, if one reads closely, he demonstrates his sexism and homophobia. The structure of the book doesn't flow and he often doesn't stick to his argument. This book might as well be called Compendium of Literary Theory, and leave out the word "Evolution" completely.

If not for his reconditeness, this book would have been worthless. ( )