Oppenheimer
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This is one of the most entertaining biographies and the most incredible life story I have ever read. I already knew Oppenheimer's story a bit before reading this book, but now I feel like I have been his best friend. The details and precision in the narration are astonishing; I can't imagine how much work is behind this.
The book starts slowly at the beginning with R.O.'s family story and his early years, but the story becomes more interesting soon after. When he started going to school, there are already lots of signs that suggest he will be a genius.
Obviously, the most intriguing part is the "Los Alamos" years and the story of all the hard work behind Trinity. I think it's also interesting how R.O. started to have some moral questions about his job and what they were building in the desert.
The book truly covers his entire life and ends gracefully with R.O.'s death. Honestly, this is the longest book, page-wise, I have ever read, but I never felt it was too long or repetitive. Every single detail told in the book has a purpose; every detail is like reading R.O.'s soul.
Whether or not you enjoyed Nolan's film, we should all be grateful for the detailed insight into the life of this exceptional genius. An incredible book that should be read at least once in your life.
This is one of the most entertaining biographies and the most incredible life story I have ever read. I already knew Oppenheimer's story a bit before reading this book, but now I feel like I have been his best friend. The details and precision in the narration are astonishing; I can't imagine how much work is behind this.
The book starts slowly at the beginning with R.O.'s family story and his early years, but the story becomes more interesting soon after. When he started going to school, there are already lots of signs that suggest he will be a genius.
Obviously, the most intriguing part is the "Los Alamos" years and the story of all the hard work behind Trinity. I think it's also interesting how R.O. started to have some moral questions about his job and what they were building in the desert.
The book truly covers his entire life and ends gracefully with R.O.'s death. Honestly, this is the longest book, page-wise, I have ever read, but I never felt it was too long or repetitive. Every single detail told in the book has a purpose; every detail is like reading R.O.'s soul.
Whether or not you enjoyed Nolan's film, we should all be grateful for the detailed insight into the life of this exceptional genius. An incredible book that should be read at least once in your life.