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
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
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.
atlantic_reader_wannabe's review
5.0
This book was beautifully written. It touches on more than just cosmology and I had no trouble following along with what was written. A must-read, especially for fans of of the original Cosmos
nerdy_scholar's review
5.0
I fell in love with is book from the first line. This book is yet another creation of the talented Ann Druyan, whose talents are very immensely notable, they shone even in the presence of her late husband Carl Sagan's shadow. The book is an invitation to see the world from the lens of science, a fantastical journey no one can finish without falling in love with science itself.
allyem_reads's review
4.0
Truly a love letter to everything Ann Druyan holds dear—astronomy, physics, and Carl Sagan.
thundergoose's review
5.0
Truly, Ann is just as marvelous as Carl. This book filled me with nostalgia and gave me hope for our future. It was such an exhilarating ride full of wondrous ideas and knowledge.