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Megalodon
(10/18/18)
Science over easy
I love Bill Bryson's books. This one was a surprise. Most of his books are travel/memoir type, with astute observations and great humor.
This book though starts out with he admitting he knows little of science. I sure thought I did. But he goes for big numbers and the people who made the breakthroughs while making science delightfully accessible for everyone.
lib
(08/21/07)
horrible
although this book may be very informative, it is the most boring thing that i have ever sat down and tried to read. This book is so long and very hard to get through. unless someone has nothing better to do i would not recomend it to anyone.
Macca
(02/03/05)
I wish had read this book before I did my science degree....it would have saved three years of my life. Bryson's book has reinvigorated my youthful curiosity for knowledge. 'It's breathtaking, I suggest you try it.'
Peter Kirby
(12/27/04)
A terrific read, Bryson cleverly blends science and wit.
Tara Winter
(12/24/04)
A interesting look at the scientific take on life
Steve Pearce
(10/29/04)
Bryson's sheer readability turns some of the most complex ideas imaginable into a wonderfully entertaining book, packed full of humour and fascinating detail. A quite incredible achievement, particularly when one considers he was travelling at 600 miles per hour while writing it!
Tony Taylor Retired Engineer
(10/03/04)
It fills in the education gap some of which I should have been taught at school!
Jack Beadle
(09/21/04)
I only read a short bit though at the moment it seems to be a very enjoyable book and i look forward to reading more.