K. Llewellin reviewed Science of Discworld by Terry Pratchett
Review of 'Science of Discworld' on 'Goodreads'
2 stars
From the true beginning of the universe to the end of "humanity". The Science of Discworld takes us through this journey in 2 ways. First is via our own beginnings... from the big bang, the creation of atoms, the creation of worlds, the evolution of life & the evolution of intelligence. The second is comparing this through a parallel narrative set in the Unseen University where the wizards are studying a newly-formed universe in a ball. This is to help our own mind-boggling science seem a little easier to comprehend.
I enjoyed the wizard's story part of the book. The early physics parts made me remember why I quit A-level physics (my brain tended to steam quite a bit). as soon as we hit biology & evolution I was in my element.
A good way to get to know & understand the formation of EVERYTHING.
Shame about the crabs!
