The Compact Cosmos by Matt Tweed

The Compact Cosmos Reviews

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  Alya AlShaibani

  3.5
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  Sally

  I was able to get this book through inter library loan. It meets or exceeds the wonderful-ness of the other Wooden Books I've read. Terrific, succinct, fun and readable descriptions of various cosmological ingredients. The illustrations are wonderfully detailed for pen and ink, and show a sense of humor that the other books lacked.
  
  Perhaps it's because I just finished a two-month-long intense study of the universe, planets, stars and our solar system that I found it so delicious and "just so." I already understand enough to understand everything explained in this book, so the format and look and feel are all that more enjoyable for the information they convey.
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  Sam

  What can I say? I love space.
  
  This was a really cool book from the Wooden Books series. As always, the illustrations look like they came out of a wizard's notebook, which for me is a major bonus... The tone of the writing is also enjoyable, and consistent with the rest of the books in this series.
  
  Unlike other science/astronomy books, The Compact Cosmos and the Wooden Books series in general all generally hint at a metaphysical perspective which pushes the boundaries of boring old physicalism.
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  Scott

  Cool, brief overview of the current state of knowledge of the universe. Look elsewhere for an in-depth treatment, but enjoy this quick tour of everything sometime when you have a free evening.
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  Andrew

  Brief but well presented introduction to the Cosmos. Look elsewhere for in depth information but this book is still worth reading.