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Pros

Not too much abstruse scientific jargon, not too litle. Challenge to the collective of all mankind to reach higher; literally and metaphorically. Reminds us that the scientific process is not without stumbles but always pointed towards the unerring tr...  Read More



Cons

This low rating is for the paperback edition only. Chapters 5-12 (to the end) were not read by sagan, but by ann druyan. It pains me to say, his wife is just not a good reader of the material.

There is nothing in the description or inner material that discloses this catastrophic omission. Consequently, it is like a national graphic magazine without the pictures. While the writing is still composed of sagan's great and wise words, the book i...  Read More

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Quality


The specter of global warming and the extent of pollution have been magnified several times over since this was published


The book is in exelent state hardcover pages inside are like new


This period now of ‘normal’ life is a brief phase in human development until we resume wandering through space and time


A professional narrator would have made the audiobook better imho

Packaging/appearance


Came in great condition and is definitely a book with important ideas

Competitiveness


Can34t beat sagan for telling it like it is would love to see tyson pick up cosmos where carl left off

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  • Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
  • This product had a total of 2,448 reviews as of our last analysis date on Apr 12 2024.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Should be required reading for anyone aspiring to be a leader


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    It is exactly what i wanted to receive


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I read a review that said the hardcover edition is the one that has the illustrations so i opted to order the hardcover ed


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    A heavy astronomy book with layers of human philosophy


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I wonder if parts of it would have turned out differently though if sagan were writing it today


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    It is more readable and explains concepts best


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    But i didn’t realise this 360 page paperback edition doesn’t have a single illustration or photo

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