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charlieswrittenadventures's review against another edition
informative
slow-paced
3.0
The concepts were interesting and explained really well. I also think that he used very simple language to explain these theories which made the book very accessible.
However I did loose interest in the book a little bit somewhere in the second half when he started bringing up "God" quite frequently. To me that just felt really weird in a book about science.
However I did loose interest in the book a little bit somewhere in the second half when he started bringing up "God" quite frequently. To me that just felt really weird in a book about science.
evanf's review against another edition
4.0
I didn't understand a lot of this but I had a nice time. I wouldn't have hated it to be a little less brief to help flesh things out for my layperson brain
jayseewhy's review against another edition
4.0
For a book discussing general relativity, quantum mechanics and even string theories this was quite engaging. It managed to convey the wonder and complexity of modern science in a way that wasn’t too dry or overwhelming.
jessicajessica101's review against another edition
4.0
I will not pretend to have understood every single theory explained in this book, because it would be lying. Physics is a very complex subject that requires a University Master to began to understand.
However, this book provides a great general understanding of what physics is, what it is trying to do and how theories have evolved this time. It is also very important in general because it makes physics more accessible to people who can't or won't necessarily take the time to read actual scientific papers.
However, this book provides a great general understanding of what physics is, what it is trying to do and how theories have evolved this time. It is also very important in general because it makes physics more accessible to people who can't or won't necessarily take the time to read actual scientific papers.
bperl's review against another edition
4.0
Worthwhile if only to get a condensed overview of physics up through string theory. Did I understand everything? Certainly not. But I understood more than when I started.