721 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375412028
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf (NY)
Publication date: 01 May 2005
Description
American Prometheusis the first full-scale biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer, “father of the atomic bomb,” the brilliant, charismatic physicist who led the effort to capture the awesome fire of the sun for his country in time of war. Immediately ...
Community Reviews Summary of 866 reviews
Moods
reflective 57%
challenging 51%
sad 34%
dark 27%
emotional 25%
tense 24%
inspiring 23%
adventurous 6%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
mysterious 1%
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fast 4%
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Suicide, Alcoholism, WarModerate
Antisemitism, Cancer, InfidelityMinor
Genocide, Addiction, Child death
721 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375412028
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf (NY)
Publication date: 01 May 2005
Description
American Prometheusis the first full-scale biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer, “father of the atomic bomb,” the brilliant, charismatic physicist who led the effort to capture the awesome fire of the sun for his country in time of war. Immediately ...
Community Reviews Summary of 866 reviews
Moods
reflective 57%
challenging 51%
sad 34%
dark 27%
emotional 25%
tense 24%
inspiring 23%
adventurous 6%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 38%
fast 4%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Alcoholism, WarModerate
Antisemitism, Cancer, InfidelityMinor
Genocide, Addiction, Child death