Bevan Houston

Simply one of the best history books I've ever read.

Really fascinating book. Did something for me that rarely happens with a book - it fundamentally changed my behavior. I used to take a high level of joy in internet lynch mobs - attacking clueless people who had embarrassed themselves in public. Reading about people who have gone through this is such an eye opener. I also always put it down thinking harder about shame, sin, guilt, etc.

Kind of fascinating book, worthy ideas - but the execution isn't up to the gravity of the topic.
This feels like a series of collected blog posts or magazine articles.
Did not have the same impression from author's book on Debt.

Delightful romp through the history of major scientists and engineers who studied and captured the power of various gasses.
Really excellent book, strongly considered five stars.

A rare book that has the courage to take a wide sweep of history to create a unifying thesis AND the skill to rise to the challenge.
A near masterpiece.