71 pages • 2 hours read
Kai Bird, Martin J. SherwinAmerican Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer
Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2005A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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American Prometheus by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin meticulously details J. Robert Oppenheimer's life, capturing his brilliance and controversies. Critics laud its thorough research and engaging prose, though some find the depth occasionally overwhelming. Overall, it’s a compelling, nuanced biography that offers profound insights into Oppenheimer and his era.
Who Should Read American Prometheus?
Readers who are fascinated by the intertwining of science, politics, and ethics would enjoy American Prometheus by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin. Comparable to Walter Isaacson’s Einstein and Richard Rhodes’s The Making of the Atomic Bomb, this biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer appeals to those captivated by historical figures who shaped pivotal moments in modern history.
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