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carterike's review against another edition
informative
slow-paced
3.0
While it’s not Sagan, Ann emulates the essence of what made Cosmos so great.
However, there was a lot of sidetracking that I didn’t find particularly interesting. It’s not as grandiose and grounding as the original.
However, there was a lot of sidetracking that I didn’t find particularly interesting. It’s not as grandiose and grounding as the original.
backfrompluto's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
reflective
5.0
When a book about the universe makes you want to cry, you know it's done its job.
flowerhatprincess's review against another edition
5.0
"Oh mighty King, you, who are so powerful you can take hundreds of thousands of lives at your whim. Show me how powerful you really are-give back just one life you've taken." Asoka (page 82).
Amazing. I'm so grateful I picked up this book, it's changed my way of thinking about the universe and life in general. The stories in here will stick with me forever, and I'm already itching to reread them. Nickolay Vavilov is my new personal hero, my mind is blown by his courage and I'm grateful for his contributions to the whole world.
Mankind truly can accomplish anything they set their minds too. I hope one day, war will be left behind and we can live life harmoniously as some of our ancient ancestors such as the Indus Valley civilization and their famous city of Mahenjo Daro.
Amazing. I'm so grateful I picked up this book, it's changed my way of thinking about the universe and life in general. The stories in here will stick with me forever, and I'm already itching to reread them. Nickolay Vavilov is my new personal hero, my mind is blown by his courage and I'm grateful for his contributions to the whole world.
Mankind truly can accomplish anything they set their minds too. I hope one day, war will be left behind and we can live life harmoniously as some of our ancient ancestors such as the Indus Valley civilization and their famous city of Mahenjo Daro.
100pagesaday's review against another edition
5.0
"The universe makes galaxies. Galaxies make stars. Stars make worlds."
Using the Cosmic Calendar as a guide, Ann Druyan takes us on a trip through time and space in Cosmos: Possible Worlds. Written in a way for anyone to understand, Ann uses stories to make the science of the universe come alive. Beginning with the start of life on Earth might seem like an impossible amount of information to fit into book,; however, only selected important advancements in science are highlighted throughout time. Throughout all of these scientific advancements, humans quest for knowledge along with our ability to adapt to new situations is overwhelming. I was continually amazed at human's capability to wonder and explore beyond what we can see. Throughout Cosmos the stage is set for human's capability to find and explore new worlds beyond our own. Hope is given that other worlds exist that are capable of supporting life as well as human life, just as Carl Sagan imagined.
Using the Cosmic Calendar as a guide, Ann Druyan takes us on a trip through time and space in Cosmos: Possible Worlds. Written in a way for anyone to understand, Ann uses stories to make the science of the universe come alive. Beginning with the start of life on Earth might seem like an impossible amount of information to fit into book,; however, only selected important advancements in science are highlighted throughout time. Throughout all of these scientific advancements, humans quest for knowledge along with our ability to adapt to new situations is overwhelming. I was continually amazed at human's capability to wonder and explore beyond what we can see. Throughout Cosmos the stage is set for human's capability to find and explore new worlds beyond our own. Hope is given that other worlds exist that are capable of supporting life as well as human life, just as Carl Sagan imagined.
leemac027's review against another edition
5.0
What a fabulous read! Ann Druyan has such a wonderful way of making science and astronomy accessible to everyone. Her passion for space exploration is clear and this is such an entertaining way to learn about our solar system, the universe and the history of scientific discovery around the world.
She has taken her late husband, Carl Sagan's work, and given it a new life and has included more recent discoveries and theories. I was lucky enough to meet Ann when she toured Australia in early 2020 with Neil de Grasse Tyson (yes met him too!) and they were promoting the new Cosmos series based on this book. The TV series is good but the book is so much better.
The text is accompanied by some very good photography and artist impressions that emphasize the points Ann makes.
Even if you only have a tiny interest in science and astronomy or if your child has an interest in this area, grab this book as it will ignite a passion.
She has taken her late husband, Carl Sagan's work, and given it a new life and has included more recent discoveries and theories. I was lucky enough to meet Ann when she toured Australia in early 2020 with Neil de Grasse Tyson (yes met him too!) and they were promoting the new Cosmos series based on this book. The TV series is good but the book is so much better.
The text is accompanied by some very good photography and artist impressions that emphasize the points Ann makes.
Even if you only have a tiny interest in science and astronomy or if your child has an interest in this area, grab this book as it will ignite a passion.
amori015's review against another edition
5.0
A wonderful read. Much like A Short History of Nearly Everything, Ann Druyan explores a bit of everything from the rise of the human civilization to string theory. An enjoyable read.
skylar2's review against another edition
4.0
Worthy of the name Cosmos
While a little disorganized, the book captures the people and peoples that helped us discover our place in the universe, and charts possible courses to explore it more.
While a little disorganized, the book captures the people and peoples that helped us discover our place in the universe, and charts possible courses to explore it more.
emiann2023's review against another edition
5.0
I loved the original cosmos because, despite it's massive, complicated general topic, it took the time to focus on the details, the little moments. And this book did too, forcing me to learn in a way that is both delightful and sobering.
Still a fantastic listen, well worth the time and money.
Still a fantastic listen, well worth the time and money.
bentleyc's review against another edition
3.0
Overall, this was an enjoyable summary of the history of humanity, science, Earth, and the human potential for the future of Earth and space. While understandably touching on broad topics, the narrative was not always woven together and almost seemed to take detours before suddenly snapping back to the narrative that was the intention. I also did not care for the portions of the narrative that veered into memoir.
I did greatly enjoy the format of the book with the images.
I did greatly enjoy the format of the book with the images.