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16 reviews
The Future of Geography: How power and politics in space will change our world by Tim Marshall
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
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
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
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
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.
I believe that this book is twice as long as it should be.
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
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
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
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
Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future by Ashlee Vance
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
The Martian by Andy Weir
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