#42 in Popular science
Astrophysics for People in a Hurry
- 96
- Pages
- about 2 h
- Reading time
- NYT bestseller · 66 weeks on the list, peaked at #1
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About the book
Astrophysics for People in a Hurry is a 2017 popular science book by Neil deGrasse Tyson, centering around a number of basic questions about the universe. Published on May 2, 2017, by W. W. Norton & Company, the book is a collection of Tyson's essays that appeared in Natural History magazine at various times from 1997 to 2007.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.0 across 697 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 79% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Popular science average of 8.4. That is how 8.1 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.0 | 59 | 9% |
| Hardcover | 8.0 | 638 | 92% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“I sort of liked this book, but it was too short on each topic that by the end it barely made sense to me reading it when most of the things are 2 seconds away on a web search. Actually, that was what I did for basically every chapter, as a way to know what else is missing and also explains why it took me longer to finish it. It does not go deep on anything and give you a very surface level understanding of the universe. I guess that was the point of the book at the end, and I am being too picky here. Despise my rating, it was entertaining and enjoyable, just that I was expecting a bit more su…”
Frequently asked
What is Astrophysics for People in a Hurry rated?
8.1 out of 10, from 697 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is Astrophysics for People in a Hurry worth reading?
Readers give it 8.1/10 from 697 ratings, which puts it ahead of 7 % of the Popular science shelf.
How long does it take to read Astrophysics for People in a Hurry?
About 2 hours at an average reading pace — 96 pages.
Where does Astrophysics for People in a Hurry rank?
#42 in Popular science on the current snapshot.
Was Astrophysics for People in a Hurry a bestseller?
Yes — 66 weeks on the New York Times list, peaking at #1. Sales are shown here but never scored.
How long is Astrophysics for People in a Hurry?
It has 96 pages — shorter than 100% of the ranked books in Popular science.
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