Let's not pretend that I understand astrophysics. I do not, even after having completed my read of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry. But it was terribly entertaining and also enlightening.One of the things I so adore about Neil deGrasse Tyson is his totally unashamed amazement with all things astrophysical. It would be easy for someone who is as knowledgeable and well-regarded as he is to become insufferably dull, but he manages to maintain his curiosity and sense of wonder at just how big it all is. That makes him a joy to read, listen to, or see live and in person (if you're lucky!).
Back to the book. It really doesn't have a plot. Each chapter is a brief lesson in astrophysics, going more or less from the merely immense to the truly boundless. The spaces and ideas are so big that it can be difficult to get your mind around them, but it sure is interesting to try.
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