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sweekune's review against another edition
informative
fast-paced
3.25
⭐ 3.25/5 ⭐
Brian Cox leads us on a tour of scientific questions: Why are snowflakes six pointed? Why is the sky blue? What causes rainbows? Where does life come from? He attempts to answer these and more in a format easily understood by the lay person with a secondary school education.
- This book was certainly interesting and simultaneously easily digestible but detailed. My experience found that audio format made it harder to stay on track when equations were reeled off and maybe a physical or digital copy of the book would be better understood in these chapters.
- The book is not written for scientists but for the average member of the public would be educational and enjoyable to read. Most of the information was not new to me as a bit of a science nerd but I did learn a few things. As a result of this book, my internal response to someone asking how I am on a low mental health day is now "I'm here and contributing to the heat death of the universe."
- The book it well read, clear and the narrator helps to keep the reader engaged. Honestly though, I'd probably have preferred Dr Cox to narrate it himself to add to the experience.
An interesting little science book, perfect for those with a starting interest in how the universe works.
Brian Cox leads us on a tour of scientific questions: Why are snowflakes six pointed? Why is the sky blue? What causes rainbows? Where does life come from? He attempts to answer these and more in a format easily understood by the lay person with a secondary school education.
- This book was certainly interesting and simultaneously easily digestible but detailed. My experience found that audio format made it harder to stay on track when equations were reeled off and maybe a physical or digital copy of the book would be better understood in these chapters.
- The book is not written for scientists but for the average member of the public would be educational and enjoyable to read. Most of the information was not new to me as a bit of a science nerd but I did learn a few things. As a result of this book, my internal response to someone asking how I am on a low mental health day is now "I'm here and contributing to the heat death of the universe."
- The book it well read, clear and the narrator helps to keep the reader engaged. Honestly though, I'd probably have preferred Dr Cox to narrate it himself to add to the experience.
An interesting little science book, perfect for those with a starting interest in how the universe works.
victory1891's review against another edition
I've tried but I find it confusing and hard to read. I don't really enjoy the layout of the book either.
jc95's review against another edition
informative
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
Brilliant read, definitely the sort of book you have to take your time with so you understand the context of each chapter. Very humorous at times which made it easier to read and gave it a lighthearted feel. Would recommend to anyone as it is put into words anyone can understand while also being informative (basically it doesn't make you feel stupid). This was my first nonfiction book I have personally chosen to read and it has left me wanting to read more books like this.
violapangolin's review against another edition
4.0
Pretty interesting, wish they went into a bit more detail on some things. It is inspired by the TV show so some things weren't as easy to understand without a visual.
kait_lost_in_books's review against another edition
5.0
Why is the earth round? Why are snowflakes symmetrical? This book is the why of the universe. Really interesting and full of humour. I love Brian cox and the accessible way he writes about physics and makes it relevant. Abstract theories are brought into focus and scientific oddities are examined with a tone of playfulness and pure joy.
ciarareads96's review against another edition
3.0
If you enjoy Physics and want to know more about how the world works, this is the book for you! It's a little heavy at times but ultimately quite accessible and interesting.