68 pages 2 hours read

Adam Higginbotham

Midnight in Chernobyl: The Untold Story of the World’s Greatest Nuclear Disaster

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019

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Adam Higginbotham's Midnight in Chernobyl impresses with its detailed research and gripping narrative style, offering a comprehensive look at the Chernobyl disaster. Critics praise its accessibility and depth, though some note it can be dense with technical details. Overall, it's heralded as a definitive account that balances technical insight with human stories.

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Who Should Read Midnight in Chernobyl?

Readers captivated by meticulously researched historical accounts and scientific intrigue will enjoy Midnight in Chernobyl by Adam Higginbotham. Fans of Richard Rhodes' The Making of the Atomic Bomb and Erik Larson's The Devil in the White City will appreciate Higginbotham's compelling narrative and in-depth exploration of the Chernobyl disaster.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Science / Nature
History: World
Politics / Government
Genre
Russian Literature
Themes
Natural World: Environment