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_lovedelirium's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5
my not understanding half of this book is more on me than them and it's because i suck at math and there were way too many formulas scattered around. i still enjoyed it though, what little i managed to grasp was enlightening.
my not understanding half of this book is more on me than them and it's because i suck at math and there were way too many formulas scattered around. i still enjoyed it though, what little i managed to grasp was enlightening.
cleverdigit's review
3.0
Gets so mind bogglingly abstract to the average non-Particle Physicist brain that by half way through I may as well have been reading Vogon poetry. Fascinating, mind-bending stuff but a grind from time to time.
nebbit's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
marwashafique's review against another edition
4.0
A month or so ago, I felt the urge to discover more about our universe. The picture itself was quite unclear, and I wanted to delve more into cosmology and astrophysics.
But I didn't know where to start...until I found this book. And I'm glad I did.
It's essentially a beginner's guide to what lies beyond our imaginations: the universe as a whole. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed reading it, although I did realise how dumb I am when it comes to physics when reading the theories and the like.
Highly recommended to those fascinated by Physics; it was quite an enthralling read.
But I didn't know where to start...until I found this book. And I'm glad I did.
It's essentially a beginner's guide to what lies beyond our imaginations: the universe as a whole. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed reading it, although I did realise how dumb I am when it comes to physics when reading the theories and the like.
Highly recommended to those fascinated by Physics; it was quite an enthralling read.
cjdavey's review against another edition
4.0
Less accessible than their previous work; despite the disclaimers that following the maths wasn't necessary, I found that there were many moments when it was essential - and quite tricky if (like me) you're a bit rusty.
misneach's review against another edition
5.0
My mind is blown and certainly after reading these kinds of books I seriously regret not having been brave enough to study astronomy instead of choosing the easiest (less scary) path.
smack's review against another edition
5.0
Wonderful and awe-inspiring. Highly recommended for anyone that is fascinated by space and the origins of the universe.
ratbaggy's review against another edition
5.0
A good comprehensive guide to the universe and description of the physics used. it doesn't shy sway from complex theories and formulas. A good starting point for those with an interest in the science of the universe around them.
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