“Is this book funny?”
“My Son (who is 11) and I have read and listened to ASHONE numerous times. As good as Bill Bryson's other works are (I've read most of his books and enjoyed everyone of them without exception), this is undoubtedly, his magnum opus. There is no question that his invitation to address the Royal Society as a result of it was richly deserved. My Son's teachers, without exception, consider him to have the broadest general knowledge of any child in his school. This is in no small part due to this book and I will always owe Mr Byrson a huge debt because of this! I cannot praise this book highly enough. I'm presently trying to persuade my 8 yr old daughter to let me read it to her as a bed time story.”
“a terrific book-it should be compulsary reading in all schools.”
“interesting but u will get bored as u read on”
“ This book is incredible. Its really funny, but extremely interesting and educational. Modern textbook writers could learn a thing or two from Bill Bryson, making a scientific educational book fun to read.”
“My only problem with it is it's length for YAs.”
“this is a great easy read. easy meaning the language and writing style that moves even prickly or hard to grasp subjects along with humor. not easy on the science. it really explains a lot of stuff that you've always wanted to understand, and opens you up to concepts that you might not have been familiar with. great for the armchair scientist and proud geek.”
“The book is great... it steers my fascination for science, history and more. I think it's a total must read for any science junky or anyone who craves knowledge.”
“LOVELOVELOVELOVE this book.”
“This was a fantastic book. I read it back in 2003 when it came out, and I still love it. I would definitely recommend checking out the "special illustrated edition" though. It puts actual photographs with the various things discussed, it is very helpful in understanding things most of us have never seen before.”
