Reviews - Reality Is Not What It Seems: The Journey to Quantum Gravity

This book uses plain language to describe very complicated concepts that I never understand in school. I admire the author for being relatable and interesting while explaining the complex science. His personality and opinions came through and he wasn’t shy about it, just humble and authentic. That is hard to find in a science book. He clearly respects and gives credit where its due for the pioneers of physics, and also makes them seem like normal people. I am now inspired to dig deeper into the mysteries of the universe and will certainly be reading this author again.

satsoku's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous challenging hopeful informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

ctort's review against another edition

5.0

So much has happened in the world of physics since I was in school! Rovelli presents an easily accessible summary of the current state of theoretical physics. From Ancient Greek philosophers through the remarkable advances of the 20th century up through more recent theories of Quantum loops and thermal time. If you're at all interested in immersing yourself in how much (and how little) we actually know about the universe, I sincerely can't recommend this enough.

cuddlygryphon's review against another edition

3.5

informative reflective medium-paced

b_huang's review against another edition

4.75

adventurous informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

ellaellaellaetc's review against another edition

4.5

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