kath61's review against another edition
5.0
This was intense and long but I warmed to the author very quickly. I have no idea how she managed to cope with all she did and unlike other readers I do not detect complaint or self pity, just a longing to be heard and to tell her own story. She does not seek to destroy her husband's reputation in any way. Extremely intelligent, she can write about science, literature or languages with equal clarity and her character is reflected in her children who have all made good lives for themselves and who remain close. I admire her tenacity and am pleased she has found some happiness and fulfilment.
erinkayata's review against another edition
4.0
Beautifully written, if a bit muddled at times. Would have liked to seen more positive light shed on Stephen. I felt I only saw the downside of their relationship. The story would've benefited from others' insight and more self reflection. But her true feelings show through the way she writes of him. A moving tribute and fascinating insight on the complexities of being married to a genius and someone with such health problems.
a_brash's review against another edition
4.0
I'd say 3.5 stars, but I'll round it up to 4. Overall, very nicely written and engaging, but sometimes the writing was arduous to get through with all the effort she put into describing every single detail.
sarkiste's review against another edition
3.0
So let’s talk about this book –and yet I don’t even know what to say. Look I always have what to say but ‘mam not this time I guess – feels like my mind is laughing at me –sorry missy this is the book that leaves you in “OK THAT IS WHOLE POINT?” kind of moment. So in general I bought this book to inspire myself and sure Stephen Hawking is inspiring persona –he is but this biography is just one book at track I could but didn’t have to read –it didn’t make any change in my life. I highly recommend movie that is based on this book “The Theory of Everything” (Eddie Redmayne’s Academy Award winning performance) because many things from the book is cut and you rely just get point of all. This…well this was kind of boring. I’m sorry.
Biggest pros: Stephen as man who didn’t come to success over the night; Jane working on her education against all odds.
Biggest cons: May details you wouldn’t care like –what they children did during play how children adapted to they younger sibling; Lost focus of main thing -Stephen
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Srb:
Ne znam šta da vam kažem. A ja uvek imam šta da kažem. Osećam se kao da mi se sopstvena glava smeje na ovu rečenicu kao –sorry draga ovaj put nemaš šta da kažeš. Knjiga te ostavlja u u “to je cela poenta?” osećaju. U general kupila sam knjigu da bih inspirisala sebe, i istina je da je Stiven Hoking inspirativna persona zaista jedte alio ova biografija je samo još jedna u nizu knjiga koje sam pročitala a nisam morala jer nije napravila nikakvu razliku u mom životu. Preporučujem film koji je adaptacija ove knjige –“Teorija Svega” (Film za koji je Edi Redmejn dobio Oskara za najboljeg glumca), jer je film prava mera nema nepotrbnih stvari, veći je focus na Stivena i lakše se dolazi do poente. Ova knjiga je bila…pa prilično dosadna da budem iskrena.
Najveće prednosti knjige: Sam Stiven kao čovek koji je morao debelo da se izbori za svoj uspeh; Džejn koja je uprkos svemu uspela da završi svoje obrazovanje i nije odustala od istog.
Najveće mane knjige: Previše nepotrebnih detalja poput toga –kako su se igrala njihova deca i kako su starija deca prihvatila novog člana porodice; Foksu koji prelazi na njen život kada zapravo treba da bude na njegovom.
Biggest pros: Stephen as man who didn’t come to success over the night; Jane working on her education against all odds.
Biggest cons: May details you wouldn’t care like –what they children did during play how children adapted to they younger sibling; Lost focus of main thing -Stephen
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Srb:
Ne znam šta da vam kažem. A ja uvek imam šta da kažem. Osećam se kao da mi se sopstvena glava smeje na ovu rečenicu kao –sorry draga ovaj put nemaš šta da kažeš. Knjiga te ostavlja u u “to je cela poenta?” osećaju. U general kupila sam knjigu da bih inspirisala sebe, i istina je da je Stiven Hoking inspirativna persona zaista jedte alio ova biografija je samo još jedna u nizu knjiga koje sam pročitala a nisam morala jer nije napravila nikakvu razliku u mom životu. Preporučujem film koji je adaptacija ove knjige –“Teorija Svega” (Film za koji je Edi Redmejn dobio Oskara za najboljeg glumca), jer je film prava mera nema nepotrbnih stvari, veći je focus na Stivena i lakše se dolazi do poente. Ova knjiga je bila…pa prilično dosadna da budem iskrena.
Najveće prednosti knjige: Sam Stiven kao čovek koji je morao debelo da se izbori za svoj uspeh; Džejn koja je uprkos svemu uspela da završi svoje obrazovanje i nije odustala od istog.
Najveće mane knjige: Previše nepotrebnih detalja poput toga –kako su se igrala njihova deca i kako su starija deca prihvatila novog člana porodice; Foksu koji prelazi na njen život kada zapravo treba da bude na njegovom.
daisywilkes's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
3.0
Jane Hawking starkly reveals the mental abuse she suffered for years in her marriage to Stephen Hawking
misdawnty's review against another edition
2.0
I read the first 100 or so pages and then started skimming. Jane Hawking is way too descriptive and wordy and goes into great detail on subjects that aren't even relevant to the story. (The history of a place she traveled to, for instance). I found her overall attitude to be rather negative (although, I kinda get it...she didn't choose an easy path) which made the book fairly heavy.
I saw the movie, which I quite enjoyed and highly recommend (Eddie Redmayne is a phenomenal actor) but I just couldn't get through the very long book. The movie did a good job at getting to the heart of the story.
I saw the movie, which I quite enjoyed and highly recommend (Eddie Redmayne is a phenomenal actor) but I just couldn't get through the very long book. The movie did a good job at getting to the heart of the story.
kdferrin's review against another edition
3.0
I really enjoyed the movie so I thoughts I would find out a bit more of the story by reading the book. As I expected the movie is highly romanticized. The actual Jane is a little bit on the unlikeable side. I did feel for her situation but I could kind of understand the nurses misunderstanding of their situation. Overall I thought it was a worthwhile read.
meganquirk's review against another edition
5.0
It took me quite awhile to read this book, but I think that's just a mixture of being busy & not wanting it to end! I became extremely attached to Jane & her family & my heart ached at how beautifully honest she is about both the triumphs & struggles of being married to Stephen. I was struck & inspired by her intelligence & drive, & I can honestly say I was sad when it was over because it was like saying goodbye to a friend.
tfredenburg's review against another edition
It's taking too long to feel like we're getting anywhere, which makes sense for a memoir, but still makes the reading experience kind of difficult for me.