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The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements by Sam Kean
3.0
3.5 Stars
I didn’t necessarily want a refresher in chemistry’s periodic table, and though my mind wandered a bit during the more technical parts of this book, I marveled at the fact that I once knew in detail all about atoms and what makes these elements so special, forming every single component of our lives.
Where this shines are the snippets of history scattered throughout, and I appreciate the wonders of scientific discovery and how that has shaped our understanding and advancement. Despite taxing my brain a lot, and despite my dubious personal understanding of the subject matter, I still feel enlightened no matter how fleeting it may be.
I didn’t necessarily want a refresher in chemistry’s periodic table, and though my mind wandered a bit during the more technical parts of this book, I marveled at the fact that I once knew in detail all about atoms and what makes these elements so special, forming every single component of our lives.
Where this shines are the snippets of history scattered throughout, and I appreciate the wonders of scientific discovery and how that has shaped our understanding and advancement. Despite taxing my brain a lot, and despite my dubious personal understanding of the subject matter, I still feel enlightened no matter how fleeting it may be.