nglofile's review against another edition
Not bad, but I had hoped for a writing style with a bit more popular appeal. The information is somewhat accessible yet still dry, not unlike a required science class with an enthusiastic teacher. I may go back to finish the last third, but it would be a hard sell for my audience.
framoli's review against another edition
It can live somewhere between a 3 and a 4
crystal_reading's review against another edition
4.0
Whew - fun, but my brain hurts from all of that chemistry and physics.
lakecake's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting look at chemistry and the periodic table, told in manageable stories regarding each element. I learned some things, and completely forgot others, but all in all a good science-y read.