A review by major_tom
Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void by Mary Roach
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
This was a huge discovery for me, in terms of space history and the author herself. I will definitely check out more of her books.
As for Packing for Mars, this is such a masterpiece of popularised science - complex topics are explained amazingly well, while also covering less obvious things about space travel. It’s obvious how much research and hard work went into this book.
I recommend EVERYONE to read it for 1) knowledge 2) humour 3) amazing interesting facts to share during a boring dinner.
As for Packing for Mars, this is such a masterpiece of popularised science - complex topics are explained amazingly well, while also covering less obvious things about space travel. It’s obvious how much research and hard work went into this book.
I recommend EVERYONE to read it for 1) knowledge 2) humour 3) amazing interesting facts to share during a boring dinner.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Medical content and Sexism