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This book took me a little over a year to finish (which says a lot because I’m a quick reader). The first part of the book took up the bulk of that year, and I read more swiftly through the final half. I think this can be explained away by the fact that I was trailblazing the topic for the first time and I was trying to process very, very big ideas. It was, at times, difficult to continue reading. But I pressed on, and I’m thankful I did.
Honestly though, this book mind-f***ed me.
Before reading this book I had only a rudimentary understanding of physics, and an even worse knowledge of quantum mechanics and string theory. Greene did a great job of making super complex and abstract theories a little easier to grasp for someone like me. However, I do think this would have been an even harder read if I wasn’t already mildly familiar with other laymen-friendly literature from Neil deGrasse Tyson and others.
Overall, this is a wonderful book with many great diagrams and easy-to-understand analogies, something that EVERYONE should try to read. It will really change your perspective of the world around you and the universe we live in.
I have certainly walked away with a slightly more comprehensive appreciation of the cosmos. And I can’t wait to read more!
Honestly though, this book mind-f***ed me.
Before reading this book I had only a rudimentary understanding of physics, and an even worse knowledge of quantum mechanics and string theory. Greene did a great job of making super complex and abstract theories a little easier to grasp for someone like me. However, I do think this would have been an even harder read if I wasn’t already mildly familiar with other laymen-friendly literature from Neil deGrasse Tyson and others.
Overall, this is a wonderful book with many great diagrams and easy-to-understand analogies, something that EVERYONE should try to read. It will really change your perspective of the world around you and the universe we live in.
I have certainly walked away with a slightly more comprehensive appreciation of the cosmos. And I can’t wait to read more!