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 Classic Bryson at his best May 21, 2003
Peggy Vincent (Oakland, CA)
57 out of 66 found this review helpful
It's hard to imagine Bill Bryson topping A Walk in the Woods, and perhaps he hasn't - but with A Short History of Nearly Everything, he comes damn close. Undaunted at the prospect of taking on everything in the universe as a topic, Bryson pretty much succeeds in taking us on a journey through his quirky mind with his own insatiable curiosity as a tour guide who both asks and answers questions the rest of us probably never thought to pose.
If you like Bryson, this is a must read. If you've never read him before, well, you'll quickly become a regular reader such as myself, eagerly awaiting each of his books as they come off the press.
Bryson is.... May 20, 2003
Prospero75 (Oak Park, IL)
5 out of 9 found this review helpful
brilliant, simply brilliant. He hit his stride with "In a Sunburned Country" and now he's hit one out of the park. Listen to the audio book for even more wonder...
Concise, enlightening, enjoyable survey! May 17, 2003
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
A wonderful survey of some of the most fundamental fields of scientific knowledge.This book is for most of us who want to have a decent general grasp and overview of such things as Einstein's theory of relativity, particle physics, geology, cosmology, biology, and sundry other basic science topics. Written in the clear, friendly, and amazingly lucid style of Bill Bryson, the book is a real "keeper".
The science lesson you've always wanted May 13, 2003
Mark J. Decaroli (Middletown, NJ United States)
41 out of 46 found this review helpful
A wonderfully written little trip from the beginning of... well, everything right through to the ascendancy of humans. Bryson's mastery of language and his ability to turn a phrase are put to good use in taking a look at the theories and science behind astrophysics, geology, archeology, paleontology, and several other "ologies" as well. The best part is that Bryson manages to cover all this without being boring or overly breezey.Almost everyone will find some part of this book interesting. Even if you weren't a straight A student in science class back in high school or college, the bits of science you do know are probably woven into the grander tapestry of science and time in a way you'll appreciate.
Looks promising! May 12, 2003
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Like everything Bill Bryson writes, this looks like an enjoyable adventure. This time it won't be across far-off or domestic lands, but instead through the fields of science that have placed us here - physics, space, physiology... I got to attend the first stop on the tour for this book, in Brookline, MA, and he had the audience in stitches with his charming, droll, wit. Don't make this your first Bill Bryson book [...] but if you're a fan, definitely (as I will) make it part of your library.UPDATE: I got to enjoy on CD this while driving from Seattle through Oregon this past summer. It's great!
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