could have used more equations, heh

Reading this book reminds me (if I needed reminding) why I am not a physicist. Although, for the most part it's not too difficult to follow, it's worth taking the time to look up some of the physics terms to get a little more understanding of their meaning. I had hoped (more wishful thinking than anything else) for a real 'aha' moment and although it didn't occur I enjoyed the book.

most of this stuff went right over my head but i got the general picture and that was enlightening nonetheless

I think it's about time I admitted to myself that I need to put this book on hold - especially since my copy on it it's in a different country than me at the moment. Maybe during the summer my brain will free itself from all the restauration and french stuff that's been stuffed in there and I will be able to make my brain bleed again with this book again.

A purely scientific affair, this book delves into a huge amount of theoretical physics in order to discuss various aspects of the universe around us: its beginning, end, black holes, and many other things. Hawking's writing serves the purpose well, it is concise and clear, even if it becomes immensely convoluted at times. Though this is not due to any fault of his, it is merely the topic itself that commands such complexity. A brilliant man providing some insight into his thoughts and theories, it is a great but very demanding read.

I’m not sure why I thought this would be some light, holiday weekend reading. This book is dense and full of scientific jargon that I didn’t entirely understand. But I am glad I read it as it proves that Stephen Hawking truly was a brilliant guy. There’s some really fascinating stuff in here. I’m not a science person by any means but I am glad I took the time to read this. I feel like I learned some important stuff, especially about black holes and wormholes. I really am sad that Hawking is no longer with us. He truly was a brilliant man. His brain power will be missed.