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geojim's review against another edition
3.0
A fun read. The science is a bit dated and there are some factual errors (e.g., 18-O is not radioactive).
alexpinard's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
ruuuooooo's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
hagbard_celine's review against another edition
3.0
The Roundworld pop-sci interludes grew wearisome toward the middle, but they rallied for a strong finish. The Discworld bits were lovely.
scheu's review against another edition
4.0
Five stars for the Discworld bits, but only four stars for the science bits. Why's that?
Someone without a science background, or who hasn't read much in the way of popular science, would get MUCH more out of the "real world" parts. Consider this a strong recommendation for that audience. They cover a lot of ground and also took the time to update parts several years after initial publication. On top of that, I hadn't heard of axions before, so I learned something!
Someone without a science background, or who hasn't read much in the way of popular science, would get MUCH more out of the "real world" parts. Consider this a strong recommendation for that audience. They cover a lot of ground and also took the time to update parts several years after initial publication. On top of that, I hadn't heard of axions before, so I learned something!
qalminator's review against another edition
3.0
Mixed feelings about this one, which is why it took me so long to finish. On the one hand, the story part, featuring the wizards of Discworld studying a bizarre "round" world was quite entertaining. On the other hand, the alternating science-background chapters often lost my interest quickly. There were good ones, and good bits in less-good ones, and ones that just didn't interest me much at all, or were based on outdated science, or... * shrugs * It's the first time I've been glad to be done with one of Sir Terry's books.
Recommended for the story, but not at full price.
So if the next book in the sequence goes on deal, I'll grab it, but I have zero interest in it at full price.
Recommended for the story, but not at full price.
So if the next book in the sequence goes on deal, I'll grab it, but I have zero interest in it at full price.
cakegeek's review against another edition
3.0
The "Science Of Discworld" books, I have to admit, were the bits of my complete Discworld read through that I was dreading. As much as I want to read the Discworld chapters, the science chapters inbetween were... urgh
There were some points in the science chapters that were interesting, but it felt kinda like doing homework rather than reading for enjoyment
There were some points in the science chapters that were interesting, but it felt kinda like doing homework rather than reading for enjoyment