“It’s hard to imagine a grander, more thrilling story…fast-paced…hugely entertaining…Big Bang is, quite literally, cosmic.” — New York Times
“Inimitable. . . . There’s no better account of the big bang theory.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“A clear, lively, and comprehensive view of the way science arrived at the leading theory of how everything began.”- — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“This book is a blast...who knew that the Big Bang could be so much fun?” — James Gleick, bestselling author of CHAOS and FASTER
“Singh is one of the best science journalists writing today...Impressive.” — London Times (Sunday)
“An expert but friendly guide to help you decode the mysteries [of the universe] with crisp, clear running commentary.” — Sylvia Nasar, author of A Beautiful Mind
“Singh’s unerring eye for picturesque anecdotes and his capacity for simplifying complex scientific ideas is a winning formula.” — Saturday Daily Telegraph (London)
“(Singh) is a gifted expositor, ready to venture to places other science popularisers don’t even try to reach.” — The Mail (on Sunday)
“Highly readable… Singh brings the colourful protagonists in his story to life.” — New Scientist
“Singh spins tales of cryptic intrigue in every chapter.” — Wall Street Journal on The Code Book
“Entertaining and satisfying. . . . Offers a fascinating glimpse into the mostly secret competition between codemakers and codebreakers.” — USA Today on The Code Book
“Enthralling...commendably lucid...[Singh’s] book provides a timely and entertaining summary of the subject.” — Economist on The Code Book
“Brings together...the geniuses who have secured communications, saved lives, and influenced the fate of nations. A pleasure to read.” — Chicago Tribune on The Code Book
“An absorbing tale of codemaking and codebreaking over the centuries.” — Scientific American on The Code Book
“The history of mathematics comes alive even for those who dread balancing their checkbooks.” — Publishers Weekly on Fermat's Enigma
“An excellent account of one of the most dramatic and moving events of the century.” — New York Times on Fermat's Enigma
“Fascinating…Simon Singh loves storytelling and has a knack for digging up underappreciated characters.” — New York Newsday
“Singh is a gifted writer…a good storyteller…and [he] knows how to describe and explain complex and esoteric subjects.” — San Diego Union-Tribune
