A review by hinchemail
Passionate Minds by David Bodanis

5.0

This book was fascinating from start to finish. Nonstop corruption, everyone has a mistress, write a bad word about somebody and go to jail, brand new ideas, parties with interesting people and more. If you are a fan of Voltaire, read this book but know it will mention the good, bad and the ugly about him such as his ego, hypocrisy, hypochondria, desire for fame, not being as smart as Emilie, etc. To top it off, Emilie shines as the ultimate feminist who many men run from because of their shame at not being anywhere near her equal. A real page turner and glimpse into this era.