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American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer

Martin J. Sherwin, Kai Bird

4.33 AVERAGE

alknepp's review against another edition

4.0

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marini2792's review against another edition

4.0

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introvertoid's review against another edition

3.75

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koett's review against another edition

4.0

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An amazingly in depth story about the father of the atomic bomb. In addition to obviously understanding the life of Oppenheimer, the story is a great way to better understand the political climate of the 1930's 40's and 50's including the rise of the communist party in America and the subsequent McCarthy-ism.

While at times my lack of physics knowledge detracted from the book, the insight into how Oppenheimer's vast knowledge of philosophy influenced his political views/atomic strategy was great. Definitely recommend!

milkyyy's review against another edition

4.75

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themainplantain's review against another edition

4.0

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diana7011's review against another edition

5.0

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I thought the authors were thorough in this biography. It amazes me that both J. Robert and his brother were both polymaths and paid the price for their creative and genius. It seems more than a few people were determined to destroy J. Robert's legacy and of all the people in the country that owed him so much would not let him continue doing what he was most proud to do. He was no traitor but those that went after him were no patriots.

kailaevonne's review against another edition

4.5

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3.5

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lahdeedak's review against another edition

5.0

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