Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! by Richard P. Feynman

Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!

Richard P. Feynman with Ralph Leighton

368 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

nonfiction memoir science informative lighthearted medium-paced
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Richard P. Feynman, winner of the Nobel Prize in physics, thrived on outrageous adventures. In this lively work that "can shatter the stereotype of the stuffy scientist" (Detroit Free Press), Feynman recounts his experiences trading ideas on atomi...

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funny 80%
lighthearted 67%
informative 62%
inspiring 54%
reflective 32%
adventurous 27%
relaxing 15%
hopeful 7%
challenging 6%
emotional 4%

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medium 56%
fast 30%
slow 13%

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