Un Ovium Mori by Quinten Serna is a moving look at human nature, the motivations behind human behaviors, the way we as humans navigate through life, and living with the realities of the human experience. The author speaks from a place of grounded wisdom and deep insight throughout the book. The reader can relate to the philosophical topics presented and can likely recall times in their own lives where moments of deep reflection or moments of inner dialogue called to mind the meaning (or lack thereof) of life. Skillfully set forth are the parts of human nature that require self-preservation while we also have the urge to explore the unknown and often feel the pull between pushing boundaries and listening to our fears. The influence of religion and societal standards on the human psyche is brought to light as well, and the reader will see their own need for approval and the impulse to measure their existence in grand moments rather than in small forward steps.

Un Ovium Mori by Quinten Serna poses mind-expanding and self-awakening questions throughout the book, each one designed to present a facet of life or the human existence and give the reader a deeper, philosophical look into the reason behind the beliefs or behaviors we share. I admire the author’s ability to pose relatable parts of human nature as a self-exploratory lesson for the reader. I found myself impressed by the author’s insights into human nature and uplifted in my perspective of life both as a whole and as it happens in stages. The author is skilled in their approach to the various topics in the book, shows intelligence and wisdom, and covers a broad range of interesting parts of life.

Un Ovium Mori is a philosophical book by Quinten Serna. What is philosophy? Is it merely over-embellished drivel from the mouths of “intellectuals?” Or is there more substance to it? That’s a question that always leads to a heated debate depending on the views of both parties involved. In my opinion, regardless of our views on what philosophy entails and whether it's hogwash or not, the one thing we all agree on is that it’s fascinating and mesmerizing. Being part of a philosophical discussion or witnessing one is such a rare occurrence. Thankfully, Quinten Serna's book has got philosophy in spades. Few things are as stimulating for our brains as a philosophical conversation, and Quinten has written a stimulating book.

Un Ovium Mori had me enthralled and ensnared in a web of glorious philosophy. Quinten Serna's thoughts on the many varied topics he discussed in his book were nothing short of the holy grail of philosophy. His explanations were concise and well-thought-out as he could convey his extensive ideas with a few easy to grasp sentences. Bearing witness to the sheer knowledge that the author possesses was a memorable experience in itself. The topics that Quinten tackled were so varied, yet he exhibited a great understanding of each. Something else I loved about this book was the writing; the vocabulary in particular made me enjoy reading it even more. The words in this book gave off an ancient and long-forgotten vibe and that really set the required atmosphere for a philosophical discussion. All in all, this was a stimulating book and one I'm glad to have read. I definitely recommend this book to readers that dabble in philosophy from time to time, be it in films, conversations, or books.