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4.21 AVERAGE
4.21 AVERAGE
informative
This book has been on my TBR for years but I never reached for it because it’s such a tome. After recently finally reading „At Home“ by Bryson I was motivated to finally tackle this book. Bryson is such a funny writer and as such it was another entertaining and interesting book.
And though I suspect that some things might be outdated by now (the book is 20 years old after all) it was a good (re)introduction to some sciences I have more or less ignored since high school.
funny
informative
medium-paced
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
It was interesting, but if you paid attention in high school science classes you will know most of it. The taxonomy/biology parts really dragged on as well.
Woof! This was a long one, but in the end I'd mark it worthwhile. A very digestible and accessible introduction to A LOT of scientific concepts ranging from Chemistry to Cosmology, to Biology, and more. Although I could tell how researched this book was it is outdated by about 20 years so I am sure some things aren't as true anymore - a sentiment that is expressed numerous times throughout as science grew and evolved. That being said I found parts of the book long-winded which made it difficult to get through, but c'est la vie!
informative
I listened to the audiobook, which was really enjoyable. The book as a whole was a fun way to learn about all sorts of science, and the personalities behind the discoveries.
funny
informative
medium-paced
This was more about science than history, which I wasn't fully expecting. It was good, but reading it 22 years after it was written/released means a lot of the science isn't entirely accurate anymore! I would have liked it better if I'd read it years ago.
Despite owning several of his books, I'm not a huge fan of Bill Bryson.
This book is informative, without being overshadowed by detail, however I find Brysons writing ... I don't want to say boring ... but not, gripping?
I find that when writing about human conflict, and personalities I was drawn in, but when he started talking about craters, and atoms I thought it was, just ok.
I do find these things interesting (enough) so that's not the issue, I think the issue for me is the writing itself.
This book is informative, without being overshadowed by detail, however I find Brysons writing ... I don't want to say boring ... but not, gripping?
I find that when writing about human conflict, and personalities I was drawn in, but when he started talking about craters, and atoms I thought it was, just ok.
I do find these things interesting (enough) so that's not the issue, I think the issue for me is the writing itself.