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Explore how the universe began - and thwart evil along the way - in this cosmic adventure from Stephen and Lucy Hawking.

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Way less enjoyable than prior two

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

Not sure

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

My 10 year old son really enjoyed the prior 2 Hawking books in the series, but this one seemed to be a much weaker story and narration.

Would you be willing to try another one of James Goode’s performances?

No, it was awful

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

boredom

1 of 2 people found this review helpful