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16 reviews

The Future of Geography: How power and politics in space will change our world by Tim Marshall

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informative inspiring medium-paced

4.75

Very good book, the bio says that is not a space book, it’s an astropolitics book. This really puts in perspective why so many countries are investing so much money in space and the challenges with legalities of space bases. If you like geopolitics, particularly between the US and China, give this a read.

If this book referenced more, rather than me just relying on the author’s word, I would have rated it 5 stars
Brief Answers to the Big Questions: the final book from Stephen Hawking by Stephen Hawking

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adventurous challenging funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.75

Very good book, I liked how there was no rambling on. I like how he jumps between questions and throws in some quantum mechanics. Well worth a read for any Physics nerds.
Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything by Joshua Foer

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inspiring fast-paced

4.0

It was a good read, I think the author wasted a few chapters going into things that didn't add to the story. Overall a good read and really interesting.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Jim Collins, Stephen R. Covey

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informative slow-paced

3.0

This book has somw really good parts but this is overshadowed by how much the author waffles on irrelevant content.

I believe that this book is twice as long as it should be.
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card

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slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

It was okay, I wouldn't read this book again
Turn the Ship Around! by L. David Marquet

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inspiring fast-paced

5.0

Awesome book, had some really good leadership styles!
The Hobbit: or There and Back Again by J.R.R. Tolkien

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adventurous challenging dark hopeful inspiring mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The Martian by Andy Weir

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0