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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
This book was alright but it didn’t quite scratch the science itch I had going into it. The author’s ideas were expressed fairly well but Krauss doesn’t quite have the knack for this sort of writing as some of his more well known colleagues. Hawking or Dawkins for example.
His explanations of very complex ideas weren’t always clear. But on a positive note, I’ve never seen anyone else attempt to explain how something could result from ‘nothing’, and his writing has convinced me that maybe we are closer to understanding the origins of our universe than I previously thought.
I actually listened to the audiobook, narrated by Lawrence Krauss himself. For those considering doing the same, I’d suggest either reading the book yourself, as I believe there are helpful visuals that would greatly complement the writing, or find an audiobook version narrated by someone else. Krauss’s narration isn’t exactly stellar.
His explanations of very complex ideas weren’t always clear. But on a positive note, I’ve never seen anyone else attempt to explain how something could result from ‘nothing’, and his writing has convinced me that maybe we are closer to understanding the origins of our universe than I previously thought.
I actually listened to the audiobook, narrated by Lawrence Krauss himself. For those considering doing the same, I’d suggest either reading the book yourself, as I believe there are helpful visuals that would greatly complement the writing, or find an audiobook version narrated by someone else. Krauss’s narration isn’t exactly stellar.
Recommended for many reasons: He was a great friend to Christopher Hitchens, and espouses many of the same principles governing our existence but through a scientific lens. He writes clearly and eloquently, and can explain basic quantum mechanics and theoretical physics to a complete novice. His infectious excitement for his discipline is honest, humble, and genuine.
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It's difficult for me to rate non-fiction books - specifically ones on the such a complicated matter as physics and cosmology. I enjoyed this one although didn't understand everything. But I guess trying to understand of how we came into existence and failing is better than not doing this at all.