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I have to be honest I was expecting a much easier, no a freer flowing read that what this actually was, given how much people rave about this book. Yes Hawking explains some very complicated theories in more simplistic terms than normal but this still isn't the best physics book I've read in terms of being open to all (although to Hawking he probably felt like he was writing in crayon). Having said that it is a good read, but don't expect to be able to understand everything without at least a li
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I think I read this book (years ago) when I was just starting college (?) This would be a good book to give to a young person
(high school or early college) to spark an interest in astrophysics or cosmology (or science in general). Hawking, like Sagan
previously, has the gift of explaining complex topics (like general relativity) in a way that a general audience can grasp.
(high school or early college) to spark an interest in astrophysics or cosmology (or science in general). Hawking, like Sagan
previously, has the gift of explaining complex topics (like general relativity) in a way that a general audience can grasp.
An excellent review of the current state of theoretical physics written with great clarity and passion. Answered many questions for me.
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