Thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish. Rarely does a book make me reflect on so many of my everyday choices - from my daily commute, to my proximity to the city, to how often to ride my bike. I found myself thinking about urban design and its impact on people and their happiness for weeks. Montgomery does an outstanding job of pointing out the flaws in current suburban and exurban sprawl without sounding preachy. The book details the importance of mixed use layouts in cities, the disastrous effects of cars, and the hope for better cities in the future. Each new section was as informative and entertaining as the last. I especially enjoyed learning about the somewhat experimental cities that have turned themselves into walker and biker friendly havens.