51 pages 1 hour read

Neil Degrasse Tyson

Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2022

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Reviews & Readership

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Neil deGrasse Tyson’s Starry Messenger earns praise for its accessible and engaging presentation of complex astronomical concepts, making science appealing to a broad audience. However, some readers feel it occasionally oversimplifies topics or neglects deeper scientific details. Overall, it’s lauded for sparking curiosity and making space exploration relatable.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Starry Messenger?

Readers who enjoy Starry Messenger by Neil Degrasse Tyson often appreciate accessible scientific insights and cosmic perspectives. Fans of A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking or Cosmos by Carl Sagan will find Tyson's engaging and thought-provoking exploration of the universe equally compelling. Ideal for curious minds and science enthusiasts.

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Reading Age

14+years

Book Details

Topics
Science / Nature
Philosophy
History: World
Themes
Natural World: Space & The Universe
Society: Education
Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies